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thermite

THUR-myt

Thermite (noun) means a mixture of metal powder and metal oxide that burns extremely hot, used in welding and incendiary devices. Example: “Thermite reactions produce enough heat to melt through steel.”

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A mixture of metal powder and metal oxide that burns extremely hot, used in welding and incendiary devices.
"Thermite reactions produce enough heat to melt through steel."

How to use thermite

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In plain EnglishA chemical mixture that burns at very high temperatures, sometimes used to cut or weld metal.

Common pairings
thermite reaction thermite welding

Word forms

thermites plural

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Etymology

From German Thermit, from Greek thermos ("heat") plus a chemical-sounding suffix.

Origin: German

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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.

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