Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Popular Searches
Nearby Words

maximite

 - 1 dictionary result

max⋅im⋅ite

  [mak-suh-mahyt]
Use maximite in a Sentence
–noun Chemistry.
a powerful explosive consisting primarily of picric acid.
Origin:
1895–1900; named after Hudson Maxim; see -ite 1
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To maximite
Search another word or see maximite on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way