释义 |
panclastite|pænˈklæstaɪt| [f. Gr. παν- all + κλαστός broken, -κλαστης breaker + -ite1 4.] An explosive formed by mixing liquid nitrogen tetroxide with carbon disulphide, nitrotoluene, or other liquid combustible, in the proportion of three volumes of the former to two of the latter.
1883Eng. Mechanic 9 Mar. 9 A Parisian has invented a new explosive which is more powerful than dynamite. Panclastite, as he calls it, consists of hypoazotic acid..mixed either with essence of petroleum or sulphuret of carbon. 1890Daily News 31 May 5/7 An analysis..shows that the Nihilists were manufacturing ‘panclastite’. |