| 释义 |
securite|ˈsɛkjʊəraɪt|
Also -it.
[f. secure a. + -ite 4, after the Ger. name sicherit (sicher sure, safe).]
A high explosive consisting of a mixture of meta-di-nitro-benzole with nitrate of ammonium (Cundill Dict. Explosives, 1889, p. 82); used chiefly in blasting operations.
1888Times 2 Mar. 13/6 Securite consists of nitrated hydro⁓carbons in admixture with certain oxidizing agents. It is the invention of Herr Schœneweg, who has now rendered it flameless when exploded, by the addition of an organic salt in certain proportions. 1897Allbutt's Syst. Med. II. 958 The symptoms following the use of sicareit (securite or sicherite) resemble those which are caused by roburite. |