gelignite

[ jel-ig-nahyt ]
/ ˈdʒɛl ɪgˌnaɪt /

noun

Origin of gelignite

gel(atin) + Latin ign(is) fire + -ite1

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British Dictionary definitions for gelignite

gelignite
/ (ˈdʒɛlɪɡˌnaɪt) /

noun

a type of dynamite in which the nitrogelatine is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and potassium or sodium nitrate Also called (informal): gelly (ˈdʒɛlɪ)

Word Origin for gelignite

C19: from gel ( atine) + Latin ignis fire + -ite 1