Papyroxylin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Papyroxylin is a noun meaning (obsolete) Synonym of gun-paper.
Meaning
(obsolete) Synonym of gun-paper.
Example Sentences
Gun-paper, or papyroxyline, is paper which has been immersed for a few seconds in a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids, and then washed in an abundance of water.
Word Forms
- papyroxyline
Synonyms for papyroxylin
Depending on context, synonyms include gun-paper.
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