Thermite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thermite is a noun meaning (chemistry) A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.
Meaning
(chemistry) A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.
Word Forms
- thermites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thermit, metallothermy, tritonal, thorite, aluminothermy, thoria.
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