lithofracteur en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from French lithofracteur. Compare litho- (“rock”), fracture (“to break”).
Meanings
- (historical, obsolete, uncountable) An explosive material composed mostly of nitroglycerine. It was made in Germany in the 19th century, used in the mining industry and has since become obsolete.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithofractor | alternative | lexicographic |