English Explanatory Dictionary

cordite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈkɔːdaɪt/

Word forms

cordite cordites

Etymology

From cord + -ite, because the material is manufactured into long cordlike cylinders.

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