Found 2 items, similar to Pyroxylin.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pyroxylin pyroxylin n : highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers [syn: pyroxyline]
English → English (gcide) Definition: pyroxylin pyroxylin \py*rox"y*lin\, n. (Chem.) A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; -- called also pyroxyle. [1913 Webster]