cellulose nitrate; nitrocellulose
Technical term for nitrated cellulose; also known as ニトロセルロース. Used in chemistry and materials science.
See also: ニトロセルロース
Cellulose nitrate is used as a raw material for gunpowder and paints.
Compound of 硝化 (しょうか, 'nitration') and 綿 (めん, 'cotton'), referring to nitrated cotton.