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abelite
noun
abel·ite
\ˈābəˌlīt\
Definition of abelite
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: an explosive consisting essentially of ammonium nitrate and a nitro derivative of some aromatic hydrocarbon
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Origin and Etymology of abelite
Frederick Abel †1902 English chemist + 1-ite
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