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rifleite|ˈraɪf(ə)laɪt|
[f. rifle n.3 2 + -ite.]
A special slow-burning powder used in certain kinds of rifles.
1891Pall Mall G. 12 Oct. 7/2 The powder ‘Rifleite’ for the Lee rifle..burns so slow that it cannot be used in the Martini larger bore. 1894Times 23 July 6/1 The talk of the respective merits of cannonite, cordite, rifleite, and Walsrode has been incessant. |