Cordite

Translation of "cordite" into Russian

Noun

cordite

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

Запах кордита витал в воздухе после выстрела из пистолета.

Noun

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

Relating to, consisting of, or smelling of cordite.

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