mesoxalate

/mɛsoʊˈzæleɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound used in the production of certain types of explosives, such as flash powder

“The researchers studied the use of mesoxalate in various types of pyrotechnic devices”

Synonyms

  • flash powder
  • pyrotechnic compound

Antonyms

  • deoxidizing agent
  • oxidizing agent