noun
- a highly explosive form of nitrocellulose used in making smokeless gunpowder and other explosives
Usage: chemistry; military
Examples
- Guncotton was first developed in the mid-19th century as a military explosive.
- The chemist carefully handled the guncotton due to its volatile nature.
- Early smokeless powder was made from guncotton and other nitrocellulose compounds.
- The factory produced guncotton for use in artillery shells.
- Safety protocols are essential when working with guncotton in laboratories.
- Guncotton burns much faster than traditional black powder.