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NITROCOTTON Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word nitrocotton. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word nitrocotton. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NITROCOTTON

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guncotton
nounn
noun

• a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives

explosive
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

noun

• a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

adjective satellite

• liable to lead to sudden change or violence

• sudden and loud

pyrocellulose
nounn
noun

• nitrocellulose containing less nitrogen than guncotton; used in making smokeless powder

nitrocellulose
noun

• a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives

cellulose nitrate
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a nitric acid ester; used in lacquers and explosives

Best Hypernyms For NITROCOTTON

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nitrocotton, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
nitrate
Phrases (1)
cellulose ester

Alternatives for GUNCOTTON

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