A new explosive, known as linetile, is at present being studied in Germany, It consists, it is said, of a mixture of oils and guncotton, and is superior to dynamite, as its manufacture and manipulation are absolutely without danger pit will detonate only under certain particular and well defined conditions of shock. Only the part exposed to concussion explodes, and when fired it burns quietly with a brilliant light. The true composition is being carefully kept secret,
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Western Star, Issue 965, 18 July 1885, Page 1 (Supplement)
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