thermite reaction

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Noun

thermite reaction (plural thermite reactions)

1. (inorganic chemistry) An 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

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