1 : a blasting explosive varying greatly in formula but containing among its ingredients a carbonaceous substance (as oak bark), a nitrate, and now usually nitroglycerin. 2 [carbon entry 1 + -ite] : a natural coke usually resulting from contact of coal deposits with igneous rock intrusions.
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1 : a blasting explosive varying greatly in formula but containing among its ingredients a carbonaceous substance (as oak bark), a nitrate, and now usually nitroglycerin. 2 [carbon entry 1 + -ite] : a natural coke usually resulting from contact of coal deposits with igneous rock intrusions.