Cordite

Translation of "cordite" into Russian

Noun

/ˈkɔːdaɪt/

/ˈkɔrdˌaɪt/

cordite

The smell of cordite lingered in the air after the gun was fired.

Запах кордита витал в воздухе после выстрела из пистолета.

Noun

/ˈkɔːdaɪt/

/ˈkɔrdˌaɪt/

A smokeless explosive powder composed of nitroglycerin, nitrocellulose, and a petroleum substance, used as a propellant in firearms and artillery.

The soldiers loaded their rifles with cartridges filled with cordite.

Adjective

/ˈkɔːdaɪt/

/ˈkɔrdˌaɪt/

Relating to, consisting of, or smelling of cordite.

The acrid cordite smell lingered long after the gun had fired.