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AMORCE CORROSIVE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Obsolete type of primer in which the priming mixture contains compounds of chlorine and oxygen.

OBS

It is usually found in ammunition made before 1952. The residues are hygroscopic and therefore promote bore rusting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Type désuet d'amorce dont la composition d'amorçage contient des composés à base de chlore et d'oxygène.

OBS

On la retrouve d'habitude dans les munitions fabriquées avant 1952. Ses résidus sont hygroscopiques et provoquent par conséquent la rouille du canon.

OBS

amorce corrosive : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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