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Nitro Express
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English
Etymology
From the cordite propellant used, which is composed of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, and express, due to the higher velocities available with cordite compared to black powder.Nitro Express Information
Noun
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A large-calibre cartridge with adequate ballistics to kill big game.
See also
en elephant gun
References
en Firearms