amvis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate, a derivative of nitrobenzene, chlorated naphthalene, and woodmeal.

Word forms

amvis

Etymology

Blend of ammonium + Latin vis (“strength”).

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