Thermit

American  

[thur-mit] / ˈθɜr mɪt /

Trademark.

1. a brand of thermite.

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Thermit British  

/ ˈθɜːmɪt, ˈθɜːmaɪt /

noun

1. a mixture of aluminium powder and a metal oxide, such as iron oxide, which when ignited reacts with the evolution of heat to yield aluminium oxide and molten metal: used for welding and in some types of incendiary bombs

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Example Sentences

Of the seven large plants now in operation, Metal & Thermit Corp.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thermit, a mixture of iron oxide and powdered aluminum which burns at 3,000� C., was the chief World War incendiary.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reactions, a quarterly published by Goldschmidt Thermit Company, N.Y., reports latest achievements of aluminothermics.

From Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Slosson, Edwin E.

"Thermit," was all Kennedy said, as just a trace of a smile of satisfaction flitted over his face.

From The Ear in the Wall by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)

Thermit," whispered Constance in reply, as the two watched the glowing mass fascinated, "an invention of a German chemist named Goldschmidt.

From Constance Dunlap by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)