NITROGLYCERINE HILL
A facility for producing nitroglycerine, usually part of a NITROGLYCERINE WORKS. Nitroglycerine and waste liquids flow down hill through a sequence of separators and storage houses under gravity, because pumping nitroglycerine can cause detonation.
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
>>>> Explosives Manufacturing Site
>>>>> Explosives Factory
>>>>>> Black Powder Works
>>>>>>> Nitroglycerine Hill
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| NITROCELLULOSE FACTORY | A factory where nitrocellulose, a substance used in the manufacture of explosives and propellants, is made by treating cellulose with sulphuric and nitric acids. |
| NITROGLYCERINE WORKS | A works or factory where nitroglycerine is manufactured. May include several nitroglycerine hills. |
