noun
- Plural of dunnite; followers or supporters of John Duns Scotus or his philosophical teachings.
- Plural of dunnite; a type of explosive compound containing ammonium nitrate and trinitrotoluene (TNT).
Usage: historical; academic; often capitalized
Usage: technical; military
Examples
- Medieval dunnites engaged in fierce theological debates with Thomists over the nature of free will.
- The dunnites of the 13th century developed sophisticated arguments in metaphysics.
- Dunnites were known for their complex logical systems and subtle distinctions.
- Military engineers studied dunnites as a potential explosive for demolition work.
- The chemical composition of dunnites made them useful in certain industrial applications.