Associations to the word «Ballistite»

Wiktionary

BALLISTITE, noun. A smokeless propellant made from nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, developed in the late 19th century.

Dictionary definition

BALLISTITE, noun. An explosive (trade name Ballistite) that burns with relatively little smoke; contains pyrocellulose and is used as a propellant.

Wise words

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Baruch Spinoza