tracer bullets

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Scope note
Bullets containing a chemical mixture that ignites when the bullet is fired, producing a trail of colored flame or smoke, making the flight of the bullet visible. Their most common use is in machine gun ammunition, spaced at intervals with the regular ammunition.
tracer bullets
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025