cheddite
/ˈtʃɛdaɪt/
noun
- A type of explosive used in mining and demolition, consisting of ammonium nitrate and a chlorinated hydrocarbon.
- The mining company stored cheddite in a secure, cool magazine.
- Workers handled cheddite carefully because it was sensitive to shock.
- Cheddite was once a common explosive in quarries before safer alternatives were developed.