English Explanatory Dictionary

thermite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/

Word forms

thermite thermites

Etymology

From German Thermit, from Ancient Greek θερμός (thermós, “heat”) + -it; comparable to English therm- + -ite.

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