Associations to the word «Cordite»

Wiktionary

CORDITE, noun. A smokeless propellent made by combining two high explosives, nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, used in some firearm ammunition.

Dictionary definition

CORDITE, noun. Explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords.

Wise words

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