FAVIER EXPLOSIVE
\fˈe͡ɪvɪəɹ ɛksplˈə͡ʊsɪv], \fˈeɪvɪəɹ ɛksplˈəʊsɪv], \f_ˈeɪ_v_ɪ__ə_ɹ ɛ_k_s_p_l_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_v]\
Definitions of FAVIER EXPLOSIVE
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Any of several explosive mixtures, chiefly of ammonium nitrate and a nitrate derivative of naphthalene. They are stable, but require protection from moisture. As prepared it is a compressed cylinder of the explosive, filled with loose powder of the same composition, all inclosed in waterproof wrappers. It is used for mining.
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Any of several explosive mixtures, chiefly of ammonium nitrate and a nitrate derivative of naphthalene. They are stable, but require protection from moisture. As prepared it is a compressed cylinder of the explosive, filled with loose powder of the same composition, all inclosed in waterproof wrappers. It is used for mining.
By Noah Webster.
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