xyloidin

English edit

Etymology edit

xyloid +‎ -in

Noun edit

xyloidin (countable and uncountable, plural xyloidins)

(organic chemistry, dated) An explosive compound resembling pyroxylin, obtained by the action of nitric acid on starch.

Synonyms edit

nitramidin

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