biolite

/baɪˈɒlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that uses a chemical reaction to generate heat, often used for camping or backpacking.

“She used her portable biolite to make hot coffee on the mountain.”

2. noun

A type of glowing mineral or rock, often associated with bioluminescence.

“The biolite in the cave emitted a soft blue glow.”

Synonyms

  • firestart
  • portable heater

Antonyms

  • coldstone
  • insulator