different between nitroglycerine vs ballistite
nitroglycerine
English
Alternative forms
- nitroglycerin
Etymology
nitro- +? glycerine
Noun
nitroglycerine (usually uncountable, plural nitroglycerines)
- (organic chemistry) The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle.
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See also
- cordite
nitroglycerine From the web:
ballistite
English
Etymology
ballista +? -ite
Noun
ballistite (uncountable)
- A smokeless propellant made from nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, developed in the late 19th century.
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