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gelignite

/ˈdʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.63 in modern English

Syllables
gelig-nite
IPA
/ˈdʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt/
11
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

gelignites (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

dynamite

Synonyms

gelly jelly

Questions

How do you pronounce gelignite?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt/.
What does gelignite mean?
An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp.

How to pronounce gelignite

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