Definition of Ballistite

1. Noun. An explosive (trade name Ballistite) that burns with relatively little smoke; contains pyrocellulose and is used as a propellant.

Exact synonyms: Smokeless Powder
Generic synonyms: Explosive
Terms within: Pyrocellulose

Definition of Ballistite

1. n. A smokeless powder containing equal parts of soluble nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.

Definition of Ballistite

1. Noun. A smokeless propellant made from nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, developed in the late 19th century. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ballistite

ballistic
ballistic capsule
ballistic fingerprinting
ballistic galvanometer
ballistic identification
ballistic knife
ballistic missile
ballistic missiles
ballistic pendulum
ballistic trajectory
ballistic vest
ballistic vests
ballistical
ballistically
ballistics
ballistite
ballistocardiogram
ballistocardiograph
ballistocardiography
ballistophobia
ballistæ
ballium
balliums
balljoint
ballmaker
ballmakers
ballon
ballonet

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