Car"bon*ite (?), n. [Carbon +
-ite.] 1. An explosive consisting
essentially of nitroglycerin, wood meal, and some nitrate, as that of
sodium.
2. An explosive composed of nitrobenzene,
saltpeter, sulphur, and kieselguhr.
Car"bon*ite (?), n. [Carbon +
-ite.] 1. An explosive consisting
essentially of nitroglycerin, wood meal, and some nitrate, as that of
sodium.
2. An explosive composed of nitrobenzene,
saltpeter, sulphur, and kieselguhr.