Styphnate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Styphnate is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of styphnic acid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of styphnic acid.
Example Sentences
The microdetonators, manufactured commercially, utilize a material that includes lead styphnate. This detonator is readily ignited by laser energy but is relatively insensitive to other stimuli.
Word Forms
- styphnates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stearidonate, strychnate, stearate, sterculate, alkylphosphonate, naphthoate.
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