释义 |
schnebelite|ˈʃneɪbəlaɪt| [f. the name Schnebel-in (see below) + -ite.] An explosive principally composed of specially treated chlorate of potash, invented by the brothers Schnebelin c 1893.
1893Daily News 22 Sept. 6/6 L'Abbé Schnebelin, who was illustrating by a series of experiments the advantages of Schnebelite gunpowder. 1894Westm. Gaz. 25 June 6/2 Though the base of the Schnebelite..is chlorate of potash, the..powder seems to be less dangerous to handle than any other. |