Pyroxylin

Translation of "pyroxylin" into Russian

Noun

/paɪˈrɒksɪlɪn/

/paɪˈrɑksɪlɪn/

pyroxylin

pyroxylins pl

Pyroxylin is used in the production of lacquers and varnishes.

Пироксилин используется в производстве лаков и красок.

Noun

/paɪˈrɒksɪlɪn/

/paɪˈrɑksɪlɪn/

A flammable compound made by treating cellulose with nitric acid, used in making plastics, lacquers, and other products.

The artist used a pyroxylin-based lacquer to give the sculpture a glossy finish.

Adjective

/paɪˈrɒksɪlɪn/

/paɪˈrɑksɪlɪn/

Made of, containing, or relating to pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate).

The museum decided on a pyroxylin finish to protect the wooden frame.