abelite

noun — 2 senses

abelite

nounalso spelled Abelite

US /ˈeɪ.bəˌlaɪt/

Etymology * Named after Sir Frederick Abel, English chemist. * Abel + -ite

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate with hydrocarbons added.

Abelite

noun

Etymology From Abel + -ite.

1

Christianity Historical Synonym of Abelian.

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