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Summary
Nitrocellulose (also: cellulose nitrate, flash paper, flash cotton, guncotton, flash string) is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to nitric acid or another powerful nitrating agent. Uses: Magician's flash paper; sheets of paper or cloth made from nitrocellulose, which burn almost instantly with a bright flash leaving no ash or traces.
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