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gelignite

 

[ หˆษกษ›lษชษกnaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

explosive material

Gelignite is a type of explosive that is highly regarded for its stability and effectiveness. It is a nitroglycerin-based compound, which was first developed in the 19th century. Due to its significant power, gelignite is used in various applications, including construction, demolition, and mining. It can be shaped and molded into different forms, making it a versatile choice among explosives. Handling gelignite requires caution because of its sensitivity to shock and temperature changes.

Synonyms

blasting agent, dynamite, explosive

Examples of usage

  • The construction crew used gelignite for demolition purposes.
  • Mining operations often rely on gelignite for effective rock blasting.
  • Proper storage of gelignite is crucial for safety.
  • The explosives expert handled the gelignite with extreme care.

Translations

Translations of the word "gelignite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเคจเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelignite

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะปั–ะณะพะปั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ผใƒชใ‚ฐใƒŠใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gelignita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jelignite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ค๋ฆฌ๊ทธ๋‚˜์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠู„ูŠู†ุบูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gelignite

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Ž่ƒถ็‚ธ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะปะธะณะฝะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒ’แƒœแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gelignite

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gelignite

Word origin

The term 'gelignite' originates from 'gel' and 'nitroglycerin', reflecting its chemical composition. Gelignite was invented in 1875 by Alfred Nobel, the Swedish chemist also known for inventing dynamite. Nobel aimed to create a safer and more stable alternative to traditional nitroglycerin, which was notoriously unstable and prone to accidental detonation. His invention combined nitroglycerin with an absorbent material, resulting in a gel-like consistency that was easier to handle and transport. Over the years, gelignite has played a significant role in various industries, including mining, construction, and demolition, establishing itself as a reliable explosive material. Its development marked a significant milestone in the field of explosives, leading to safer practices and broader applications in engineering and other sectors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,801, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.