thermite
What is another word for thermite? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A mixture of metal powder and metal oxide that burns extremely hot, used in welding and incendiary devices.
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How to use thermite
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thermite reaction
thermite welding
Etymology
From German Thermit, from Greek thermos ("heat") plus a chemical-sounding suffix.
Full origin of thermite →Frequently asked questions
What does “thermite” mean?
The word “thermite” means a mixture of metal powder and metal oxide that burns extremely hot, used in welding and incendiary devices. In plain terms, a chemical mixture that burns at very high temperatures, sometimes used to cut or weld metal.
How do you pronounce “thermite”?
“Thermite” is pronounced THUR-myt (/ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “thermite” in a sentence?
Here is “thermite” used in a sentence: “Thermite reactions produce enough heat to melt through steel.”
What part of speech is “thermite”?
“Thermite” is a noun.
Where does the word “thermite” come from?
The word “thermite” comes from German. From German Thermit, from Greek thermos ("heat") plus a chemical-sounding suffix.
