English word Nitro comes from English cellulose
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cellulose | English (eng) | Consisting of, or containing, cells. (organic compound) A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.. A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. |
| nitrocellulose | English (eng) | (organic compound) A cotton-like material, made from cellulose by the action of nitric and sulphuric acids, used in the manufacture of explosives, collodion etc. |
| Nitro | English (eng) | A city in West Virginia. |