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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A highly explosive yellow crystalline substance, (CH₃C₆H₂(NO₂)₃), obtained by reacting nitric acid with toluene. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

tnttnttolitetolitetrilitetrinitrotoluol

Etymology

From tri- + nitro- + toluene.

Related phrases

nitric acidtnt equivalent

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