English dictionary

Ballistite

/'b/&/l/I/,st/aI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.substance

Synonyms smokeless powder

Source: WordNet 3.0
A smokeless powder containing equal parts of soluble nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.

noun

Source: webster1913