melinite

/mɛlɪˈnɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of highly explosive pyrotechnic composition, typically consisting of a mixture of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerin.

“The military used melinite to power their grenades during World War I.”

Synonyms

  • nitrocellulose explosive
  • pyrotechnic composition

Antonyms

  • inert material
  • non-explosive substance