Abelite

//ˈeɪ.bəˌlaɪt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of Abelian. historical
  2. 2
    An explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate with hydrocarbons added.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Abel + -ite.

Etymology 2

* Named after Sir Frederick Abel, English chemist. * Abel + -ite

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