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2 | 31% | 9 | An explosive powder used as a propellant | |
3 | 27% | 7 | What may be propelled by a propellant | |
Explosive Propellant Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CORDITE" which means:
- noun
- • Explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords
An example sentence would be:
- • "The smell of cordite lingered in the air after the gunshots."
- • "The soldiers carried boxes of cordite ammunition."
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