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Ballistite

bal·lis·tite

UK/ˈbæl.əˌstaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Origin

Attested since 1892, from French balistite or Italian balistite (both 1890).

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