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Noun: smokeless powder  'smowk-lus 'paw-du(r)
  1. An explosive (trade name Ballistite) that burns with relatively little smoke; contains pyrocellulose and is used as a propellant
    "The ammunition was loaded with smokeless powder";
    - Ballistite

Derived forms: smokeless powders

Type of: explosive

Encyclopedia: Smokeless powder