thermite

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

thermitic compound

plain thermit

Termite

aluminothermics

Translations

termit

fourmi blanche

termes

composés thermiques

hormiga blanca

Frequency

38k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/
Etymology

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

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