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Definition of pyroxyle

Pyroxyle
Pyroxyle Py*rox"yle, n. [Cf. F. pyroxyle. See Pyroxylic, -yl.] Pyroxylic Pyr`ox*yl"ic, a. [Pyro- + Gr. ? wood.] (Old Chem.) Derived from wood by distillation; -- formerly used in designating crude wood spirit.
pyroxyle
Pyroxylin Py*rox"y*lin, n. (Chem.) 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.

Meaning of pyroxyle from wikipedia

- rails. The cannon is then loaded with 400,000 pounds (180,000 kg) of "pyroxyle" (gun cotton) to give the projectile sufficient velocity to leave Earth's...