CORDITE Definition & Meaning

cordite

[kawr-dahyt]

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noun

a smokeless, slow-burning powder composed of 30 to 58 percent nitroglycerin, 37 to 65 percent nitrocellulose, and 5 to 6 percent mineral jelly.

cordite

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noun

any of various explosive materials used for propelling bullets, shells, etc, containing cellulose nitrate, sometimes mixed with nitroglycerine, plasticizers, and stabilizers

cordite

An explosive powder consisting of nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and petroleum jelly, used as a propellant for guns. It does not generate smoke and is shaped into cords.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of cordite¹

First recorded in 1885–90; cord + -ite ¹, so called from its cordlike form

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of cordite¹

C19: from _cord + _-ite ¹ , referring to its stringy appearance

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Blue smoke and the smell of cordite filled the air as Everton's team coach arrived, the area around the players entrance packed with supporters.

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“And I heard the door slam. I heard the shots. I smelled the cordite. I went out of my office, Dan rushed right by me, and I walked into Harvey’s office.”

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The men hit the ground as the blast hit, the smell of cordite and dust going deep into their nostrils.

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Fierro could smell the cordite from the ammunition, saw the flashes and dove, pushing his friend down before falling backwards.

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“I heard the shot. I smelled the cordite.”

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