"lyddite" meaning in English

See lyddite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From Lydd + -ite, from Lydd in England where it was developed and tested. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Lydd|ite}} Lydd + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lyddite (uncountable)
  1. An explosive consisting of a mixture of picric acid and guncotton. Wikipedia link: lyddite Tags: uncountable Synonyms (explosive): melinite
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