TRINITROCELLULOSE Meaning and
Definition
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Trinitrocellulose, also known as guncotton or nitrocellulose, is a highly explosive compound derived from cellulose. It is formed through the nitrating process, wherein cellulose is treated with a mixture of concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids. The resulting compound is composed of cellulose molecules that have been chemically modified by the attachment of nitro (NO2) groups.
Trinitrocellulose is characterized by its high flammability and sensitivity to heat, shock, or friction. It is typically produced in the form of a white, fibrous material, which can be further processed into various commercial products. Due to its explosive nature, trinitrocellulose is commonly used in the manufacturing of explosives, such as smokeless powders, propellants, and pyrotechnics.
Apart from its explosive properties, trinitrocellulose also exhibits high solubility in organic solvents. This characteristic makes it a crucial ingredient in the production of lacquers, paints, and film base coatings. Trinitrocellulose's solubility also enables it to be used for coating materials that require water resistance or increased durability.
The term "trinitrocellulose" combines "tri-" to indicate the presence of three nitro groups, "nitro" referring to the attached nitro group (NO2), and "cellulose" indicating its derivation from cellulose. Trinitrocellulose has a long history of use in various industries due to its explosive and solubility characteristics, although appropriate safety measures are crucial when handling and manufacturing products containing this compound.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for TRINITROCELLULOSE
- rrinitrocellulose
- frinitrocellulose
- grinitrocellulose
- yrinitrocellulose
- 6rinitrocellulose
- 5rinitrocellulose
- teinitrocellulose
- tdinitrocellulose
- tfinitrocellulose
- ttinitrocellulose
- t5initrocellulose
- t4initrocellulose
- trunitrocellulose
- trjnitrocellulose
- trknitrocellulose
- tronitrocellulose
- tr9nitrocellulose
- tr8nitrocellulose
- tribitrocellulose
- trimitrocellulose
Etymology of TRINITROCELLULOSE
The word "trinitrocellulose" is derived from two sources: "trinitro-" and "cellulose".
1. "Trinitro-" originates from the combination of two elements:
- "Tri-" meaning "three" in Latin, denoting the presence of three nitro groups in the compound.
- "Nitro-" meaning "containing the nitro group" or "related to nitric acid".
2. "Cellulose" refers to a complex carbohydrate, specifically a polysaccharide consisting of glucose units. The word is a combination of:
- "Cellulo-" derived from "cellula", a Latin term meaning "small room" or "cell".
- "-ose" is a suffix used in chemistry to denote sugar or sugar-like substances.
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