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bullet 1. projectile for a humane killer that uses a conventional or free bullet. 2. a metallic, bullet-shaped mass given orally so as to lodge in the reticulum and discharge its critical component over a long period. Bullets containing cobalt selenium or magnesium are in use. Called also reticular retention bullets. magnesium reticular bullet heavy pellets delivering about 1 g magnesium daily administered orally to cattle as a prevention against hypomagnesemia; the 'bullets' lodge in the reticulum and are retained there until they dissolve completely. bullet Forensic medicine A charge which, when issued from a firearm, causes damage to person or property that correlates with its mass and velocity. See Ballistics, Black talon bullet, Dum-dum bullet, Hollow tip, Magic bullet, Retained bullet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The LG1 included a new range of ammunition with both enhanced range boat tail and base-bleed projectiles. The device, called an aerodynamic boat tail, reduces fuel use by eliminating about 10 percent of the drag on a truck's forward motion caused by air flowing haphazardly around the trailer. |
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