amatol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A high explosive consisting of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and trinitrotoluene.

Pronunciation

/ˈæməˌtɒl/ /ˈæməˌtɑl/ /-ˌtɔl/

Word forms

amatol

Etymology

Blend of ammonia + toluol.

Related words

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