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Thermite meaning

A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.

Using Thermite

  • The main meaning on this page is: A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.
  • In the example corpus, thermite often appears in combinations such as: thermite reaction, the thermite, of thermite.

Context around Thermite

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 9 start, 9 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

iron 3× standard 2× copper 2× reason 1× melting 1× deadly 1× uses 1× exothermic 1×

Often after:

reaction 5× rain 2× usage 1× components 1× copper 1× pellet 1× rounds 1× sulfuric 1× new 1× mixture 1×

Sentence patterns with Thermite

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a deadly thermite pellet from 1× action standard thermite is rarely 1× allegedly found thermite sulfuric acid 1× an exothermic thermite reaction using 1× citation copper thermite copper thermite 1× citation iron thermite the most 1× civilian uses thermite reaction proceeding 1× copper i thermite has industrial 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

an explosion can 1× because standard iron 1× chemical reactions a 1× civilian uses thermite 1× examples an exothermic 1× hazards the violent 1×

Common sentence endings:

iron iii oxide 2× a railway welding 1× a thermite reaction 1× an incendiary composition 1× and allied customers 1× bomb making components 1×

Words around Thermite

Just before it in the word index:

thermistors 8 thermistor 13 thermionic 24 thermidorian 2 thermidor 6 thermic 3

Just after it in the word index:

thermites 2 thermo 85 thermoacoustic 2 thermobaric 12 thermochemical 3 thermochemistry 5

Similar in corpus frequency:

abattoirs 31 aberrant 31 abike 31 ablative 31 absurdities 31 accel 31

Corpus analysis for Thermite

  • In this selection, "thermite" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, iron, standard, copper, reaction, rain and usage stand out and add context to how "thermite" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a deadly thermite pellet from and action standard thermite is rarely. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "thermite" sits close to words such as abattoirs, aberrant and abike, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with thermite

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The thermite rounds are the best option. (7 words)

Chemical reactions A thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide. (9 words)

Civilian uses Thermite reaction proceeding for a railway welding. (9 words)

Longer example sentences

The heat transfer rate is finite, so the faster the reaction is, the closer to adiabatic condition it runs and the higher is the achieved temperature. citation Iron thermite The most common composition is the iron thermite. (37 words)

The most advanced are extensive field trials that aim to integrate the Thermite New Generation Octal Embedded Rugged Computer into larger mobile military systems, both land and air vehicles, for both domestic and Allied customers. (35 words)

Horrifying footage shows the moment flesh-melting 'thermite rain' bombs descend on a town in eastern Ukraine, as Vladimir Putin 's forces continue to employ brutal tactics to cling on to meagre gains. (33 words)

Example sentences (20)

Because standard iron-thermite is difficult to ignite, burns with practically no flame and has a small radius of action, standard thermite is rarely used on its own as an incendiary composition.

Hazards The violent effects of thermite Thermite usage is hazardous due to the extremely high temperatures produced and the extreme difficulty in smothering a reaction once initiated.

If, for some reason, thermite is contaminated with organics, hydrated oxides and other compounds able to produce gases upon heating or reaction with thermite components, the reaction products may be sprayed.

The composition was very difficult to ignite. citation Copper thermite Copper thermite can be prepared using either copper(I) oxide (Cu 2 O, red) or copper(II) oxide (CuO, black).

The heat transfer rate is finite, so the faster the reaction is, the closer to adiabatic condition it runs and the higher is the achieved temperature. citation Iron thermite The most common composition is the iron thermite.

Thermate-TH3 is a mixture of thermite and pyrotechnic additives which have been found to be superior to standard thermite for incendiary purposes.

Horrifying footage shows the moment flesh-melting 'thermite rain' bombs descend on a town in eastern Ukraine, as Vladimir Putin 's forces continue to employ brutal tactics to cling on to meagre gains.

Parker passed around items from his travels, including a deadly thermite pellet from northeastern city Kharkiv, which is banned from civilian areas because it sets everything around it on fire.

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What the thermite rain will do though is set alight any flammable material it falls on.

The thermite rounds are the best option.

On Thursday, FBI agents raided Climo’s home and allegedly found thermite, sulfuric acid, a soldering iron, circuit boards and other bomb-making components.

The most advanced are extensive field trials that aim to integrate the Thermite New Generation Octal Embedded Rugged Computer into larger mobile military systems, both land and air vehicles, for both domestic and Allied customers.

An explosion can occur and send a spray of copper drops to considerable distance. citation Copper(I) thermite has industrial uses in e.g. welding of thick copper conductors (" cadwelding ").

Chemical reactions A thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide.

Civilian uses Thermite reaction proceeding for a railway welding.

Examples An exothermic thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide.

Ignition A thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide Metals are capable of burning under the right conditions, similar to the combustion process of wood or gasoline.

Moreover, if the thermite mixture contains enough empty spaces with air and burns fast enough, the super-heated air also may cause the mixture to spray.

The addition of barium nitrate to thermite increases its thermal effect, produces a larger flame, and significantly reduces the ignition temperature.

The heat released by the oxidation of glycerine is sufficient to initiate a thermite reaction.

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Common combinations with thermite

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "thermite" in a sentence?
An example: "Because standard iron-thermite is difficult to ignite, burns with practically no flame and has a small radius of action, standard thermite is rarely used on its own as an incendiary composition." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "thermite" from authentic English texts.
What does "thermite" mean?
Thermite means: A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.
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