thermite Definition

ther·mite (t̸hʉr′mīt′)

noun

a mixture of finely granulated aluminum with an oxide of iron or other metal, which produces great heat and is used in welding and in bombs. It cal also be used to melt through things.

EPA Data On 9/11 Thermite Evidence Coverup

These frames show the northeast corner of the South Tower seconds before its precipitous fall. The spout of orange molten metal and rising white smoke has the appearance of a thermite reaction.