Encyclopedia

lyddite

Also found in: Dictionary, Medical, Wikipedia.

lyddite

[′li‚dīt]
(materials)
An explosive composed chiefly of picric acid.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
Benzole cascaded through the torn plating on to the lyddite below, just as the Imro reversed propellor and pulled its bow clear in a shower of sparks.
When hell came to Halifax: Howard Baker explains how the chance convergence of two vessels produced tragedy and disaster. (Cross Current)
As the decrepit Rainbow was slow, poorly armoured with two 6-inch guns so old that their shells were still filled with gunpowder rather than lyddite, it was perhaps fortunate for Rainbow's crew that their valiant effort proved unsuccessful.
Kaiser's Corsair
The ridges of the hills sparkled and eruptions of brown smoke from the lyddite shell like miniature volcanos.
The Captured German Ships in Egypt and the Dardanelles
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.