- gas ammunition
- explosives which release harmful chemicals upon impact (type of chemical weapon)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
Gas-operated reloading — Gas operation is a system of operation used to provide energy to operate autoloading firearms. In gas operation, a portion of high pressure gas from the cartridge being fired is used to power a mechanism to extract the spent case and chamber a… … Wikipedia
Gas check — A gas check is a device used in some types of firearms ammunition. Gas checks are used when non jacketed bullets are used in high pressure cartridges, to prevent the buildup of lead in the barrel and aid in accuracy.cite web… … Wikipedia
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Tubes and primers for ammunition — Tubes and primers are used to ignite the propellant in projectile weapons. In ancient times various devices were adopted to ignite the charge. Small guns were fired by priming powder poured down the touch hole (or vent) and ignited by glowing… … Wikipedia
Poison gas in World War I — The use of poison gas in World War I was a major military innovation. The gases ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas and the severe mustard gas, to lethal agents like phosgene and chlorine. This chemical warfare was a major component … Wikipedia
Wolf Ammunition — is a Russian clearinghouse company that sells ammunition produced in former state owned (USSR) factories. The company is known for providing decent quality ammunition at extremely low prices. Wolf produces ammunition in the most popular rifle and … Wikipedia
Incendiary ammunition — contains a compound that burns rapidly and causes fires.cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/bullets.htm|title=Bullets for Beginners|publisher=GlobalSecurity.org|accessdate=2008 04 11] World WarsOne of the first… … Wikipedia
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Caseless ammunition — as a type of small arms ammunition eliminates the cartridge case that typically holds the primer, propellant, and projectile together as a unit. Caseless ammunition is an attempt to reduce the weight and cost of ammunition by dispensing with the… … Wikipedia
Badger Army Ammunition Plant — Infobox Military Structure name=Badger Army Ammunition Plant caption=General view of Badger Army Ammunition Plant location=Sauk Prairie, Wisconsin built=1942 used=World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War controlledby=Department of the ArmyThe Badger … Wikipedia