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Definition of: thermit
(thûr′mit) noun
A mixture composed of finely divided aluminum and oxide of iron, chromium, or manganese. When such a mixture is brought to a sufficient temperature, the oxygen of the oxide unites with the aluminum, producing an intense heat. Also ther′mite (-mīt). [<Gk. thermē heat]
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