Smokeless Powder (Noun)
Meaning
An explosive (trade name Ballistite) that burns with relatively little smoke; contains pyrocellulose and is used as a propellant.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The new ammunition utilized smokeless powder to increase the effective range of the rifle without visible evidence of gunfire.
- A combination of nitroglycerin and guncotton is often used in the production of smokeless powder.
- By using smokeless powder in artillery, military units were able to remain hidden during prolonged engagements.
- One advantage of smokeless powder is its consistency, providing a reliable source of power in firearm ammunition.
- As technology improved, the manufacturing of smokeless powder shifted from unstable combinations of ingredients to the modern nitrocellulose-based variants.