| 释义 |
turpinite|ˈtɜːpɪnaɪt|
[a. F. turpinite, f. Turpin, name of the inventor + -ite1.]
An explosive, used in making shells.
1895Daily Chron. 6 Dec. 6/1 ‘Turpinite’, a comprehensive word coined in honour of a string of episodes bearing upon the new methods of putting a stop to war by the prospective destruction of all cities. |