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Cordite: meaning, definitions and examples

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cordite

 

[ หˆkษ”หr.daษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military, explosives

Cordite is a type of smokeless propellant that was originally developed in the late 19th century. It consists primarily of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin and is used in ammunition for firearms. Its primary advantage over traditional gunpowder is that it produces significantly less smoke when ignited, which improves visibility for shooters.

Synonyms

explosive, propellant

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers relied on cordite for their artillery shells.
  • Cordite was a revolutionary advancement in military munitions.
  • The manufacturer specializes in the production of cordite propellants.

Translations

Translations of the word "cordite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cordite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคฐเฅเคกเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cordit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cordite

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ะดะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korzyล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cordite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cordita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cordite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ฅด๋””ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุฑุฏุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cordit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cordit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cordite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ cordite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพั€ะดะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cordite

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cordite

Etymology

Cordite was developed in the United Kingdom in the 1880s as a replacement for gunpowder. Its invention is credited to Sir Frederick Augustus Abel and Sir E.J. Parker, who aimed to create a more efficient and less smoky alternative to traditional propellants used in firearms and artillery. The name 'cordite' comes from its original form, which was characterized by long, cord-like strands. This unique composition allowed for improved stability and handling, making it particularly suitable for use in military applications. Cordite featured prominently in World War I and World War II due to its effectiveness in various weapons. Over time, advancements in propellant technology have led to the development of new materials with enhanced performance. However, cordite remains a significant historical figure in the evolution of ammunition.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,802 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.