1. Plural of cordite; a smokeless explosive powder used as a propellant in ammunition and firearms.
Usage: technical; military

Examples

• The ammunition factory produced tons of cordites for military use.
• Modern firearms rely on cordites to propel projectiles with consistent force.
• Cordites were developed in the late 19th century as an improvement over black powder.
• The smell of cordites lingered in the shooting range after practice.
• Different types of cordites are formulated for various caliber weapons.