NAPALM


Meaning of NAPALM in English

/ ˈneɪpɑːm; NAmE / noun

[ U ] a substance like jelly, made from petrol / gas, that burns and is used in making bombs

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WORD ORIGIN

1940s: from na(phthenic) and palm(itic acid) .

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