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gelignite

/ˈdʒel.ɪɡ.naɪt/

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noun

/ˈdʒel.ɪɡ.naɪt/C2formaltechnical
  • ruТип динамита, в котором нитроглицерин впитывается в основу из древесной массы и нитрата натрия или калия, используемый в основном в горнодобывающей промышленности и при сносе зданий.

A type of dynamite where nitroglycerin is absorbed into a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate, used primarily in mining and demolition.

uncountable

  1. Explosive substanceC2formaltechnical

    A gelatinous explosive material composed of nitroglycerin absorbed in a mixture of wood pulp and salts such as sodium or potassium nitrate.

    ruВзрывчатое вещество

    • The demolition crew used gelignite to blast the old building.
    • Gelignite is known for its stability and powerful explosive force.
    • Illegal possession of gelignite can lead to serious legal consequences.
    • The miners carefully handled the sticks of gelignite during their work.

    Synonymsblasting gelatin

Forms
  • gelignites plural form
  • gelignites' possessive plural form
  • gelignite's possessive singular form