saxifragine

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

So called because it can split rocks; see saxifrage. +‎ -ine

Noun[edit]

saxifragine (uncountable)

  1. (historical) A form of gunpowder employing barium nitrate in place of sulfur.
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