Meanings
nounthermite reaction (plural thermite reactions)
plural thermite reactions
- chemistryAn exothermic redox reaction between a metal and metal oxide as reactants, such as aluminium and iron oxide.
Fe₂O₃ + 2 Al → 2 Fe + Al₂O₃ + heat.
Synonyms: thermite process
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn exothermic redox reaction between a metal and metal oxide as reactants, such as aluminium and iron oxide.
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thermite process
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