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Synonyms for gelignite


Grammar : Noun
Spell : jel-ig-nahyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɛl ɪgˌnaɪt



Définition of gelignite

  • As in dynamite : noun explosive
Example sentences :
  • A time came when the gun-cotton and gelignite got scarce, and a powder explosive called ammonal had to be used.
  • Extract from : « New Zealanders at Gallipoli » by Major Fred Waite
  • The manner of the damage was not quite what one would have expected from gelignite, or some equally powerful preparation.
  • Extract from : « Christopher Quarles » by Percy James Brebner
  • "But I was not aware that we had any gelignite or giant powder in our possession," I interrupted.
  • Extract from : « In Search of El Dorado » by Alexander MacDonald

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