gelignite

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A type of dynamite where nitroglycerin is absorbed into a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate, used primarily in mining and demolition.

• 🇩🇪Ein Sprengstoff, bei dem Nitroglycerin in eine Basis aus Holzmehl und Natrium- oder Kaliumnitrat eingebettet ist; hauptsächlich im Bergbau und bei Abrissarbeiten verwendet.

1. Explosive substance C2 formal technical

   A gelatinous explosive material composed of nitroglycerin absorbed in a mixture of wood pulp and salts such as sodium or potassium nitrate.

   • The demolition crew used gelignite to blast the old building.
   • Gelignite is known for its stability and powerful explosive force.
   • Illegal possession of gelignite can lead to serious legal consequences.
   • The miners carefully handled the sticks of gelignite during their work.

   🇩🇪Sprengstoff

   Synonyme: blasting gelatin

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