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- [kawr-dahyt]
- /ˈkɔr daɪt/
- /ˈkɔː.daɪt/
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- [kawr-dahyt]
- /ˈkɔr daɪt/
Definitions of cordite word
- uncountable noun cordite Cordite is an explosive substance used in guns and bombs. 3
- noun cordite any of various explosive materials used for propelling bullets, shells, etc, containing cellulose nitrate, sometimes mixed with nitroglycerine, plasticizers, and stabilizers 3
- noun cordite a smokeless explosive containing nitroglycerin, guncotton, petroleum jelly, and acetone 3
- noun cordite a smokeless, slow-burning powder composed of 30 to 58 percent nitroglycerin, 37 to 65 percent cellulose nitrate, and 5 to 6 percent mineral jelly. 1
- noun cordite A smokeless explosive made from nitrocellulose, nitroglycerine, and petroleum jelly, used in ammunition. 1
- noun cordite A smokeless propellent made by combining two high explosives, nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, used in some firearm ammunition. 0
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Origin of cordite
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; cord + -ite1, so called from its cordlike form
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Parts of speech for Cordite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cordite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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