What is another word for smokeless powder?
Pronunciation: [smˈə͡ʊkləs pˈa͡ʊdə] (IPA) 
Smokeless powder is a term often used in the firearms industry, but it has several synonyms. One such synonym is nitrocellulose powder, an explosive compound made from nitric acid and cellulose. Another synonym is ballistite, which is a type of smokeless powder made from nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin. Cordite is another synonym for smokeless powder, which is a type of firearm propellant made from nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and petroleum jelly. Other synonyms for smokeless powder include propellant, explosive, and gunpowder. Each of these synonyms has its own unique characteristics and uses, but they all serve the same purpose of propelling a projectile out of a firearm without producing smoke.
