lyddite
/ˈlɪdaɪt/
noun
- A type of explosive made from picric acid, used in shells and bombs, especially by the British military in the early 20th century.
- Historians study the use of lyddite in World War I trench warfare.
- The soldiers loaded the artillery shells with lyddite before the battle.
- Lyddite was known for its bright yellow smoke when it exploded.