maximite

[ mak-suh-mahyt ]

nounChemistry.
  1. a powerful explosive consisting primarily of picric acid.

Origin of maximite

1
1895–1900; named after Hudson Maxim; see -ite1

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How to use maximite in a sentence

  • The next shell contained twenty-three pounds of maximite, and the fuze was timed to go off a little quicker.

    Dynamite Stories | Hudson Maxim
  • Had it failed this time, and had the maximite charge exploded in the huge shell, we should all have been blown to ribbons.

    Dynamite Stories | Hudson Maxim
  • The projectile contained only twenty-three pounds of maximite.

    Defenseless America | Hudson Maxim
  • Twelve-inch projectiles charged with maximite were repeatedly fired through 12-inch armor-plate without exploding.

    Defenseless America | Hudson Maxim
  • maximite, first trial of, 201;first explosive successfully fired through armor-plate, 201.

    Defenseless America | Hudson Maxim