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lyddite (n.)

A high explosive consisting principally of picric acid, used as a shell explosive in the British service; -- so named from the proving grounds at Lydd, England.

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A high explosive consisting principally of picric acid, used as a shell explosive in the British service; -- so named from the proving grounds at Lydd, England.

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The lyddite shell exploded with a deafening roar, shattering the fortifications.

The soldiers cautiously approached the lyddite crater, wary of unexploded munitions.

The fortress was heavily fortified with lyddite-filled shells, rendering it almost impregnable.

The lyddite-charged mine created a massive explosion, obliterating the enemy's defensive position.