Xyloidin vs. Pyroxylin — What's the Difference?

An explosive compound resembling pyroxylin, obtained by the action of nitric acid on starch.

See nitrocellulose.

A substance resembling pyroxylin, obtained by the action of nitric acid on starch; - called also nitramidin.

(organic compound) A highly inflammable form of nitrocellulose; used in the manufacture of collodion and lacquers.

A substance resembling gun cotton in composition and properties, but distinct in that it is more highly nitrified and is soluble in alcohol, ether, etc.; - called also pyroxyle.

Highly flammable nitrocellulose used in making collodion and plastics and lacquers