Gelly (Noun)
Meaning
A type of dynamite in which the nitroglycerin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and sodium or potassium nitrate.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mining crew carefully handled the gelly to avoid any accidental detonations.
- Gelly was often used in construction projects due to its high explosive power.
- The workers took extra precautions when handling the gelly, knowing its unstable nature.
- The company switched to using gelly for their demolition projects due to its cost-effectiveness.
- The use of gelly in the quarry allowed for more efficient rock removal and excavation.