Noun
See Gun cotton, under Gun.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA range of smokeless powders that contain both nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin, known as double-base propellants, were also developed. Source: Internet
From the time it replaced oil and wax finishes in the 19th century, shellac was one of the dominant wood finishes in the western world until it was largely replaced by nitrocellulose lacquer in the 1920s and 1930s. Source: Internet
Classic nitrocellulose lacquers fall into this category, as do non-grain raising stains composed of dyes dissolved in solvent. Source: Internet
Because of its explosive nature, not all applications of nitrocellulose were successful. Source: Internet
Combined with nitrocellulose, there are hundreds of powder combinations used by rifle, pistol, and shotgun reloaders. Source: Internet
Cordite MD was developed to reduce barrel wear, its formula being 65% nitrocellulose, 30% nitroglycerine, and 5% petroleum jelly. Source: Internet