gun cotton
NitrocelluloseNitrocellulose.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Nitrocellulose.
Origin
From the appearance of the material, resembling cotton wool, and its use in firearms.From the appearance of the material, resembling cotton wool, and its use in firearms.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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