noun
- Plural of cheddite; a type of explosive made from a mixture of chlorate or perchlorate with an organic compound such as oil or wax.
Usage: technical; chemistry/explosives; chiefly historical
Examples
- Cheddites were developed in the late 19th century as alternatives to dynamite.
- The composition of cheddites made them useful in mining operations.
- Early industrial explosives included various formulations of cheddites.
- Cheddites represented an important advancement in explosive technology during that era.