Chedite

/ˈtʃɛdaɪt/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of cheddite; a type of explosive compound used in mining and blasting operations.

Etymology

Variant spelling of cheddite, from Cheddar. This alternate form appears in technical and historical mining literature.

Kelly Says

Chedite and cheddite both appear in mining literature, showing how Victorian-era technical terms weren't always standardized—different regions and manufacturers used different spellings for the same explosive compound.

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