melinite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛl.ɪ.naɪt/
Etymology
Borrowed from French mélinite, from Ancient Greek μήλινος (mḗlinos, “quince-yellow”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A yellow clay mineral from Bavaria.
- (countable, uncountable) An explosive containing picric acid and guncotton.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| melinites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
lyddite (explosive)