'amberite' originates from the combination of 'amber' and the suffix '-ite', where 'amber' refers to the fossilized tree resin and '-ite' is a suffix used in chemistry to denote minerals or derivatives.

'amberite' was coined in the late 19th century as a name for a specific type of explosive.

Initially, it referred to a specific explosive material, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.