gun-paper

Noun

uncountable usually

Paper-pulp that has been impregnated with nitrates, used for the explosive charge in firearms.

Japanese Meaning

火器の爆薬充填に用いられる、硝酸を含浸させた紙パルプ。

The ammunition technician inspected the can of gun-paper, aware that any moisture could render the explosive charge unstable.

弾薬技術者は、起爆薬として使われる硝酸塩含浸紙の缶を点検し、わずかな湿気でも爆発物が不安定になることを心配していた。

Sense（1）

Paper-pulp that has been impregnated with nitrates, used for the explosive charge in firearms.

gun-papers

（ plural ）