cordite

/ˈkɔːdaɪt/

UK: /ˈkɔːdaɪt/

cordite

English Noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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