Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!

Bible Encyclopedias
Gun-Cotton

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Gully, Right Hon. William Court
Next Entry
Gun-Metal
Resource Toolbox

A powerful explosive formed by the action of nitric or sulphuric acid on cotton or some similar vegetable fibre.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Gun-Cotton'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​g/gun-cotton.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile