cyclonite

1 9.9

A strong explosive used in bombs and demolition

noun
/ˈsaɪkloʊnaɪt/

Specialized

: ciclón

The demolition team used cyclonite to safely bring down the old building.

Examples

Because of its stability, cyclonite is often chosen for military explosives.
The military uses cyclonite for demolition operations.
Strict safety protocols are required when storing cyclonite in ammunition depots.
Many experts consider cyclonite to be highly effective.
The military successfully tested a new bomb that uses cyclonite as its explosive component.
Engineers developed a formulation that combines cyclonite with other materials for enhanced performance.
Due to its stability and power, cyclonite is often preferred for use in demolition applications.

Synonyms

explosive compound

vscyclonite

Specialized

1 5.8

A chemical that can explode and cause a sudden violent reaction

is a specific very strong military used form of that chemical

How Explosive

plastic bomb

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1 5.1

cyclonite

Specialized

1 9.9

TNT

Specialized

19 6.0

gunpowder

50 3.2

Surface Forms

cyclonite singular

cyclonites plural

Etymology

Cyclonite comes from parts that describe the molecule: cyclo- means 'ring' and nitro points to a chemical group linked to explosives. Because the compound has a ring shape and those 'nitro' groups, the name fits its modern use as a very strong explosive (RDX).