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pyrocellulose

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noun
nitrocellulose containing less nitrogen than guncotton; used in making smokeless powder
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cellulose nitrate guncotton nitrocellulose nitrocotton

Definition that contains pyrocellulose

smokeless powder an explosive (trade name Ballistite) that burns with relatively little smoke; contains pyrocellulose and is used as a propellant
ballistite an explosive (trade name Ballistite) that burns with relatively little smoke; contains pyrocellulose and is used as a propellant