Amberite (so called from its appearance), a smokeless powder made from Gun-cotton (q.v.), barium nitrate, solid paraffin, and other substances.
Amberite
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Amberite (so called from its appearance), a smokeless powder made from Gun-cotton (q.v.), barium nitrate, solid paraffin, and other substances.