Definition of Smokeless powder

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

Exact synonyms: Ballistite
Generic synonyms: Explosive
Terms within: Pyrocellulose

Definition of Smokeless powder

1. Noun. An explosive, similar to gunpowder, consisting of nitrocellulose mixed with nitroglycerine or nitroguanidine; it burns with very little smoke. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Smokeless Powder

smoked meat
smoked pole
smoked salmon
smoked salmons
smokeeasy
smokefall
smokefalls
smokefree
smokehouse
smokehouses
smokejack
smokejacks
smokejumper
smokejumpers
smokeless
smokeless powder (current term)
smokelessly
smokelessness
smokelike
smokepipe
smokepipes
smokepot
smokepots
smokeproof
smoker's cough
smoker's coughs
smoker's patches
smoker's tongue
smokeries

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