noun
- Plural of cyclonite; a powerful explosive compound (RDX or cyclonite) used in military and industrial applications.
Usage: technical; chemistry; military
Examples
- Cyclonites are synthetic organic compounds valued for their explosive properties.
- The military has used cyclonites in various munitions and detonators.
- Cyclonites require careful handling due to their sensitivity and potency.
- Research into cyclonites continues in explosives engineering.
- The stability of cyclonites makes them suitable for long-term storage in controlled conditions.