Cheddite is a type of explosive made from nitric acid and cellulose nitrate. It is mainly used in the production of detonators, fuses, and other explosive devices. While cheddite is a well-known term in the field of explosives, there are a few other synonyms that can be used to describe similar substances. These synonyms include ammonal, amatol, tetryl, and pentolite. Ammonal is a mixture of ammonium nitrate and aluminum powder, while amatol is a combination of TNT and ammonium nitrate. Tetryl is a powerful high explosive that is commonly used as a booster, and pentolite is a mixture of TNT and pentaerythritol.