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Record 1 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Small Arms
DEF

A propellant powder, used as substitute for black powder.

CONT

It [Pyrodex] has similar burning characteristics to that of black powder but is much safer to handle and is designed to produce less fouling.

OBS

Pyrodex®: A trademark of Hodgon Power Co., Inc.

Key term(s)
  • Pyrodex

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Armes légères
OBS

Poudre propulsive utilisée comme substitut à la poudre noire.

CONT

Elle [Pyrodex] a les mêmes caractéristiques de combustion que la poudre noire, tout en étant beaucoup plus sûre à utiliser, et est conçue pour produire moins d'encrassement.

OBS

Pyrodex® : Marque de commerce de Hodgon Power Co., Inc.

Key term(s)
  • Pyrodex

Spanish

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