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amatol

Pronunciation: /ˈamətɒl/
Definition of amatol

noun

[mass noun]
  • a high explosive consisting of a mixture of TNT and ammonium nitrate.

Origin:

early 20th century: formed irregularly from am(monium) + tol(uene)

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