Xylonite
Although
the trade name Xylonite (derived from the Greek
word 'xylon' meaning 'wood') is best known for
its association with the cellulose nitrate
products made by the British Xylonite Co. Ltd. it
was originally coined by Daniel
Spill as
the trade name for his improved version of
Alexander Parkes' Parkesine material. Among the
earliest products made from the material were
knife handles, imitation coral jewellery, tubes
and insulating materials for electric cables.
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