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arsonite

arsonite noun: an arsonist.

Noun

arsonite (plural arsonites)

  1. (dated) An arsonist.
    • The fireman knows the marks of the arsonite. If there are any footprints left behind, he will discern them at once.1917, Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Fire Underwriters' Association of the Pacific
    • Incendiarism is a major fire problem in many cities; Mr. Fairtrace here recommends needed changes in insurance and fire protection methods. […] the experienced arsonite could expect at least $1,000 profit on each fire.1933, Public Management, volume 15, page 263

Forms of arsonite

pluralarsonites

Origin of arsonite

From arson + -ite.

Questions about arsonite

What does arsonite mean?
Arsonite means an arsonist.
What part of speech is arsonite?
Arsonite is a noun.
What is the plural of arsonite?
The plural of arsonite is arsonites.

Words near arsonite in the dictionary

  1. arsonical
  2. arsoning
  3. arsonism
  4. arsonist
  5. arsonists
  6. arsonite
  7. arsonites
  8. arsonium
  9. arsonium compound
  10. arsonium compounds
  11. arsonous

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