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Meaning of "cyclonite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CYCLONITE

From cyclo- + ( trimethylene-tri) nit( ramin) e.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CYCLONITE

cyclonite  [ˈsaɪkləˌnaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CYCLONITE

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Cyclonite is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CYCLONITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

RDX

RDX, an initialism for Research Department explosive, is an explosive nitroamine widely used in military and industrial applications. It was developed as an explosive which was more powerful than TNT, and it saw wide use in World War II. RDX is also known as Research Department Formula X, cyclonite, hexogen, and T4. Its chemical name is cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine; name variants include cyclotrimethylene-trinitramine and cyclotrimethylene trinitramine. In its pure, synthesized state RDX is a white, crystalline solid. It is often used in mixtures with other explosives and plasticizers, phlegmatizers or desensitizers. RDX is stable in storage and is considered one of the most powerful and brisant of the military high explosives.

Definition of cyclonite in the English dictionary

The definition of cyclonite in the dictionary is a white crystalline insoluble explosive prepared by the action of nitric acid on hexamethylenetetramine; cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine: used in bombs and shells. Formula: C3H6N6O6.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CYCLONITE


aconite
ˈækəˌnaɪt
allanite
ˈæləˌnaɪt
amblygonite
æmˈblɪɡəˌnaɪt
austenite
ˈɔːstəˌnaɪt
bentonite
ˈbɛntəˌnaɪt
ceylonite
ˈsɪləˌnaɪt
gehlenite
ˈɡeɪləˌnaɪt
hessonite
ˈhɛsəˌnaɪt
kryptonite
ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt
limonite
ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt
melanite
ˈmɛləˌnaɪt
Mennonite
ˈmɛnəˌnaɪt
montmorillonite
ˌmɒntməˈrɪləˌnaɪt
mylonite
ˈmaɪləˌnaɪt
porcellanite
ˈpɔːsələˌnaɪt
suburbanite
səˈbɜːbəˌnaɪt
taconite
ˈtækəˌnaɪt
tanzanite
ˈtænzəˌnaɪt
wollastonite
ˈwʊləstəˌnaɪt
xylonite
ˈzaɪləˌnaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CYCLONITE

cycloidian
cyclolith
cyclometer
cyclometry
cyclonal
cyclone
cyclone cellar
cyclonic
cyclonical
cyclonically
cycloolefin
cyclopaedia
cyclopaedic
cyclopaedist
cycloparaffin
Cyclopean
cyclopedia
cyclopedic
cyclopedist
cyclopentadiene

WORDS THAT END LIKE CYCLONITE

amazonite
ammonite
antimonite
aragonite
arfvedsonite
arsonite
cummingtonite
dithionite
ebonite
erionite
Gilsonite
glauconite
infinite
Maronite
melaconite
monzonite
rhodonite
saponite
smithsonite
tonite
winter aconite

Synonyms and antonyms of cyclonite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cyclonite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CYCLONITE

Find out the translation of cyclonite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cyclonite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cyclonite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

cyclonite
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ciclonita
570 millions of speakers

English

cyclonite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cyclonite
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سيكلونيت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гексоген
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ciclonite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

cyclonite
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cyclonite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cyclonite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hexogen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

サイクロナイト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

cyclonite
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cyclonite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cyclonite
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

cyclonite
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सायक्लोनिट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

siklonitin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ciclonite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cyklonit
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гексоген
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ciclonit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κυκλωνίτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cyclonite
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cyklonit
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cyclonite
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cyclonite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CYCLONITE»

The term «cyclonite» is used very little and occupies the 166.272 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CYCLONITE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cyclonite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CYCLONITE»

Discover the use of cyclonite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cyclonite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cooper's Toxic Exposures Desk Reference with CD-ROM
CYCLONITE. (C3H6N606) ID Nos: CAS 121 -82-4; RTECS XY9450000; UN 0072; UN 0072; UN 0483 Designation: Possible human carcinogen Synonyms: RDX, 1 ,3,5-Triaza-1 ,3,5-Trinitrocyclohexane, Hexahydro-1 ,3,5-Trinitro-1 ,3 ...
Andre R. Cooper, Sr., 1996
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Explosives
As soon as this problem and the attendant dangers had been mastered, industrial-scale production became possible, and during the Second World War Cyclonite was manufactured in large quantities on both sides, using several mutually ...
Rudolf Meyer, Josef Köhler, Axel Homburg, 2008
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Toxicological Reports
Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 8 October 1971 Page 2 The nonspecificity of the early signs of intoxication indicates a need for more information concerning the mechanism of physiological action of cyclonite before reliable medical ...
Assembly of Life Sciences (U.S.). Advisory Center on Toxicology
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Common Toxicologic Issues in Small Animals, An Issue of ...
level” at 10 mg/kg/d for 3 months.15 In a study of 7 female dogs fed a diet of cyclonite at 50 mg/kg/d for 6 days per week for 6 weeks, one dog diedatthe end of thefifthweek from excessive congestion of the wallsofthe small intestines.14 Despite ...
Safdar N. Khan, Stephen B. Hooser, 2012
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Dictionary Of Chemistry
cyclonite (RDX) 79 cytosine crude-oil fractions. It is also interesting from a structural point of view, existing as a 'puckered' six-membered ring, having all bonds between carbon atoms at 109.9° (the tetrahedral angle). The molecule undergoes ...
N. Pradeep Sharma, 1998
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The Railguns of Luna
The subject was explosives: “Cyclonite is the base for many of our explosive compounds. It is a hard, white crystalline solid which dates back to its discovery at the end of the nineteenth century. Cyclonite became a major component for many ...
Steven Burgauer, 2013
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Regulated Chemicals Directory 1994
Chemical Name Reference Name 121-82-4 CYCLONITE CYCLONITE 1552-12- 1 1,5-CYCLOOCTAD1ENE I,5-CYCLOOCTADIENE 29965-97-7 CYCLOOCTADIENE CYCLOOCTADIENE 29965-97-7 CYCLOOCTADIENES [ HM1,11MI] ...
ChemADVISOR® , Inc, 1994
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Handbook of Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
o Semtex o RDX (Royal Defence Explosive — major ingredient cyclonite) o Cyclonite (cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine) — a compound widely used in warfare since World War II. 0 Composition PE-4 (major ingredients cyclonite, paraffin and a ...
Alexander Campbell, Michael Chapman, 2008
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Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and ...
Cyclonite. C:1770. Molecular Formula: C3H6N6O6 Synonyms: Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine; Hexahydro1,3,5-trinitro-s-triazine; Hexogen; Hexolite; Hexotol; HMX; RDX; Trimethylenetrinitramine; 1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5- triazacyclohexane; ...
‎2011
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Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and ...
Cyclonite. C:1770. Molecular Formula: C3H6N6O6 Synonyms: Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine; Hexahydro1,3,5-trinitro-s-triazine; Hexogen; Hexolite; Hexotol; HMX; RDX; Trimethylenetrinitramine; 1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5- triazacyclohexane; ...
Richard P. Pohanish, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CYCLONITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cyclonite is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Chemical Laboratories in the Royal Arsenal
... from 1910, picrite (Nitroguanidine) in the 1920s and RDX (cyclonite, hexahydro-1, 3, 5-trinitro- 1, 3, 5-triazine) in the 1930s. RDX was used in ... «Crosswhatfields?, Aug 14»
2
OSHA wants to fine Austin Powder's East Camden plant $178400 for …
Octogen, also known as HMX, is a high explosive related to cyclonite. It is often used as a solid rocket propellant and in armor-piercing shaped ... «Magnoliareporter, Aug 14»
3
Story of drunk may represent a serious DHS security risk at one of …
Semtex is a general-purpose plastic explosive containing RDX and PETN [also known as cyclonite and pentaerythritol tetranitrate]. It is used in ... «GroundReport, Jul 14»
4
Burning Man for gun nuts
... “Plastique Explosives: Composition C and Cyclonite Base With Various Plasticizing Agents.” With all the nonchalance of a barista mentioning ... «Salon, Nov 13»
5
ATF List of Explosives Materials
R RDX [cyclonite, hexogen, T4, cyclo-1,3,5,-trimethylene-2,4,6,- trinitramine; hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-S-triazine]. S Safety fuse. Salts of organic ... «Cryptome.org, Oct 13»
6
Tiptoeing Through America's Sarin Stash
... contained "red phosphorus, potassium chlorate and glass," along with micro-gravel mines loaded with "glass, lead oxide and RDX (cyclonite) ... «Newsweek, Oct 13»
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New defense industry facilities to open in coming weeks
Jamalov said explosives such as gunpowder, TNT and cyclonite are used as the main parts in the production of all types of weapons. «AzerNews, Apr 13»
8
Inside bombs: pencil cell, detonator and sticky substance
A deadly combination of cyclonite (commonly known as RDX), ammonium nitrate and petroleum hydrocarbon oil was used in the explosion that ... «Times of India, Aug 12»
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No reports, ask experts to appear in court: Defence
... a "blackish moss" had been found in a plastic bag containing cyclonite (RDX), petroleum hydro carbon oil and charcoal, after seven months. «Times of India, Jul 11»
10
DRDO developing world's most powerful conventional explosive
It is more than four times potent than royal demolition explosive or cyclonite or hexogen, commonly known as RDX. CL-20 will significantly ... «Daily News & Analysis, Nov 10»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cyclonite [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cyclonite>. Apr 2024 ».
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