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

Thermit, as this process is called, is perhaps the only means whereby, under certain conditions, this can be accomplished.

From Project Gutenberg

These conditions are met in the “Thermit” process of Goldschmidt, where finely divided aluminium is oxidized by the oxide of some similar metal, such as iron, manganese or chromium, the reaction being started by a primer of magnesium and barium peroxide.

From Project Gutenberg

Since there is not much of importance to burn on a battlefield, Author Prentiss believes the chief future use of thermit and other incendiaries will be against cities.

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

It was used in conjunction with oil to spread fires which the thermit started.

From Time Magazine Archive