BALLISTITE

Etymology

Noun

ballistite (uncountable)

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

Source: Wiktionary


Bal"lis*tite, n. [See Ballista.] (Chem.)

Definition: A smokeless powder containing equal parts of soluble nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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