Dualin

Explosive containing ab. 50 per cent of nitroglycerine, 30 of sawdust, and 20 of saltpeter; used in blasting. Dualism. Philosophic theory that there are two independent substances or realities, absolutely opposed to each other in their attributes, one being characterized by material properties, and the other by conscious net ens i on and itual properties. It was most conspicuous in GNOSTICISM and ZOROASTRIANISM (q.v.), and opposed to the good Principle or Deity, an evil one, destined to be finally subdued.