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Cordite

Noun CEFR B1
ˈkɔːdaɪt

Definitions

A smokeless propellent made by combining two high explosives, nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, used in some firearm ammunition.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaiscordite
DeutschKordit
Italianocordite
1 more languages
العربيةالكوردايت

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Cordle cordless cordless phone cordless telephone cordlessness cordmaker

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