THERMITE

Etymology

Noun

thermite (countable and uncountable, plural thermites)

(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.

Anagrams

• meriteth

Source: Wiktionary



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