Definition
底火 has two distinct technical meanings: (1) a low fire in a stove before adding fuel, and (2) a primer or ignition cartridge in military ammunition. The two senses are unrelated and context determines which is intended.
n.
low fire in a stove (before adding fuel)(military) primerignition cartridge
Examples
- ，底火，。Shēnghuǒ shí, xiān jiā de, zài fàng mùchái.When starting a fire, first add the low fire, then put in the wood.
- 底火，。Zhè zhǒng zǐdàn de de hěn mǐngǎn, yào xiǎoxīn cúnfàng.The primer of this type of bullet is very sensitive; store it carefully.
- 底火。Pàobīng jiǎnchá le de shìfǒu ānzhuāng zhèngquè.The artillery checked whether the primer was installed correctly.
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