FAVIER EXPLOSIVE


Meaning of FAVIER EXPLOSIVE in English

add. ·- 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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