Cordite — definition

1. cordite (Noun)

1 definition

cordite (Noun) — Explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords.

1 type of
explosive compound
13 parts
Nitrospan Nitrostat cellulose nitrate glyceryl trinitrate guncotton mineral jelly nitrocellulose nitrocotton nitroglycerin nitroglycerine petrolatum petroleum jelly trinitroglycerin