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Webster 1913 Edition

Melenite

Mel′e-nite

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Noun.
[Gr.
μέλι
honey.]
An explosive of great destructive power; – so called from its color, which resembles honey.

Definition 2024

melenite

melenite

English

Noun

melenite ‎(uncountable)

  1. picric acid used as an explosive

Etymology

Ancient Greek, from its honey-like colour.

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