Glossary
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Glossary

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"POWDER, SMOKELESS

Substances bases on nitrocellulose use as propellant. The term includes propellants with a single base (nitrocellulose (NC) alone), those with a double base (such as NC and nitroglycerin (NC)) and those with a triple base (such as NC/NG/ nitroguanidine). Cast, pressed or bag-charges of smokeless powder are listed under "CHARGES, PROPELLING" or "CHARGES, PROPELLING FOR CANNON".

Parent topic: Appendix B
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