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BLACKPOWDER [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blasting Work (Mining)
DEF

An intimate mixture of potassium nitrate, sulphur and charcoal.

OBS

This mixture is extremely flammable and is very sensitive to outside stimulus such as sparks. Under specific conditions, black powder can detonate.

Key term(s)
  • gun powder

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
DEF

Mélange intime de nitrate de potassium, de soufre et de charbon de bois.

OBS

Ce mélange est extrêmement inflammable et très sensible aux stimuli externes comme les étincelles. Dans des conditions particulières, la poudre noire peut détoner.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo con explosivos (Explotación minera)
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