# melenite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Alternative spelling of melinite (“explosive”).

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek μέλι (méli, “honey”), from its honey-like colour, + -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/melenite