"dunnite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Dunn + -ite, after U.S. Army major Beverly Dunn, who developed it. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Dunn|ite}} Dunn + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dunnite (uncountable)
  1. (military, historical) Ammonium picrate, used as an explosive. Wikipedia link: dunnite Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Explosives, Military

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