Meaning of gelignite in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒɛləɡˌnaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    gelignite

    Etymology

    late 19th century: probably from gelatin + Latin (l)ignis‘wood’+ -ite

    Definitions

    1. a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate

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