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ballistite

/ˈbæl.ɪ.staɪt/

Traduction: Substance explosive propulsive sans fumée, généralement à base de nitrocellulose, utilisée dans les munitions et la propulsion de fusées.

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/ˈbæl.ɪ.staɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • frSubstance explosive propulsive sans fumée, généralement à base de nitrocellulose, utilisée dans les munitions et la propulsion de fusées.

A noun referring to a smokeless explosive propellant, typically containing pyrocellulose, used in ammunition and rocketry.

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  1. Smokeless propellantC2formalscientific

    A type of smokeless explosive propellant composed primarily of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin, used in firearms and rockets.

    frBallistite

    • Ballistite was developed as a more efficient alternative to black powder.
    • The rocket's engine was fueled by a solid propellant similar to ballistite.
    • Early military rifles used ballistite cartridges for reduced smoke.
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