“xylonite”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

xylonite

释义

xylonite|ˈzaɪlənaɪt|
Also zylo- (see X).
[Early form xyloinite, irreg. f. xyloidin + -ite¹, afterwards assimilated to Gr. ξύλον wood.]
Another name for celluloid.
The invention originated with Alexander Sparkes, and was afterwards worked out by Daniel Spill (Engl. Mechanic XXIX. 93/1), who patented it 1867–75. An American company formed in 1881–2 adopted the form zylonite.
1869Mod. The Xylonite Company Limited [incorporated 19 May].1870Provis. Specif. Patent No. 787 In the production of those products which are similar to or such as are known as xyloinite or such compounds as contain xyloidine or soluble gun cotton.1885Reader 7 Mar. 455 Zylonite is the trade name of a substance that imitates amber, shell or ivory.1888Pall Mall G. 6 Dec. 3/2 The imitation ivory produced by the Xylonite Company, at their manufactory at Manningtree, in Suffolk.1892E. Rowe Chip Carving (1895) 52 Paper-knives, hairpin boxes, and various other small articles..made in Xylonite look remarkably well when carved.

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