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- [sahy-kluh-nahyt, sik-luh-]
- /ˈsaɪ kləˌnaɪt, ˈsɪk lə-/
- /sˈaɪklənˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-kluh-nahyt, sik-luh-]
- /ˈsaɪ kləˌnaɪt, ˈsɪk lə-/
Definitions of cyclonite word
- noun cyclonite a white crystalline insoluble explosive prepared by the action of nitric acid on hexamethylenetetramine; cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine: used in bombs and shells. Formula: C3H6N6O6 3
- noun cyclonite an insoluble, crystalline compound, C3H6N6O6, used as a powerful explosive or rat poison 3
- noun cyclonite RDX. 1
- noun cyclonite (organic chemistry) An explosive 1,3,5-trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine more often known as RDX. 0
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Origin of cyclonite
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; cyclo- + (tri)nit(ro-) + (amin)e
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Parts of speech for Cyclonite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cyclonite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cyclonite usage trend in Literature
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