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extra dynamite
Differs from straight dynamite in that a portion of the nitroglycerin content is replaced with sufficient ammonium nitrate to maintain the grade strength, manufactured in grade strengths of from 20% to 60%. It is lower in velocity and water resistance than straight 1137 dynamite, but is less sensitive to shock and friction and less flammable.
- Part of Speech: noun
 - Industry/Domain: Mining
 - Category: General mining; Mineral mining
 - Government Agency: USBM
 
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