cheddite

[ ched-ahyt, shed- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an explosive for blasting, composed of a chlorate or perchlorate mixed with a fatty substance, as castor oil.

cheddite

/ ˈʃɛd-; ˈtʃɛdaɪt /

noun

1. an explosive made by mixing a powdered chlorate or perchlorate with a fatty substance, such as castor oil

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheddite¹

1905–10; named after Chedde, town in Savoy where it was first made; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheddite¹

C20: from Chedde town in Savoy, France, where it was first made

Example Sentences

A well-known explosive of this class is that known as cheddite, since it was first made at a factory at Chedde, in Savoy.

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