tracer bullet
ammunition
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A tracer bullet is a type of ammunition that contains a tracer, which allows the path of the bullet to be seen. This is achieved by the tracer leaving a trail of smoke or fire as it travels. Tracer rounds are often included at intervals within a belt of machine-gun bullets to make their trajectories visible. This technology helps in observing the path of the ammunition.12
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