favier explosive

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Definition of favier explosive in English English dictionary

Any of several explosive mixtures, chiefly of ammonium nitrate and a nitrate derivative of naphthalene

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

They are stable, but require protection from moisture

Hyphenation

favier ex·plo·sive