Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An explosive compound (C6H9NO7) produced by the action of strong nitric acid upon starch or woody fiber. It somewhat resembles guncotton in its nature. Also called
xylidine .
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Examples
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It was first discovered in 1832, by Braconnot, a French chemist, who called it xyloidine.
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Nitro-starch has been known since 1883, when Braconnot discovered it, and called it xyloidine.
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