Definition of LYDDITE

lyddite

Noun

  • An explosive consisting of a mixture of picric acid and guncotton.

Origin / Etymology

From Lydd + -ite, from Lydd in England where it was developed and tested.

Synonyms

melinite

Scrabble Score: 12

lyddite is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lyddite is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lyddite is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

lyddite is a valid Words With Friends word