gelignite

noun /'dʒɛlɪɡ,naɪt/

Definition
a type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'gelignite': She showed great gelignite during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9

Word Statistics

Length
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
Frequency
2.4

Word Characteristics