Meaning Of The Word Cordite

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cordite
uncountable noun: Cordite is an explosive substance used in guns and bombs.

cordite in American English
a smokeless explosive containing nitroglycerin, guncotton, petroleum jelly, and acetone
noun: a smokeless, slow-burning powder composed of 30 to 58 percent nitroglycerin, 37 to 65 percent cellulose nitrate, and 5 to 6 percent mineral jelly

cordite in British English
noun: any of various explosive materials used for propelling bullets, shells, etc, containing cellulose nitrate, sometimes mixed with nitroglycerine, plasticizers, and stabilizers

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