SINCE 1828
gelignite
noun
gel·ig·nite
| \
ˈje-lig-ˌnīt
\
\
Definition of gelignite
: a dynamite in which the adsorbent base is largely potassium nitrate or a similar nitrate usually with some wood pulp
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on gelignite
What made you want to look up gelignite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Name that Food Quiz
-
- Name these cookies!
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share gelignite
Resources for gelignite