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electric squib
A small shell containing an explosive compound that is ignited by the electric current brought in through the lead wires. Used for firing single small holes loaded with black powder.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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