amatol

UK
/ˈæmətɒl/
US
/ˈæmətɑːl/

Übersetzungen

amatolsubstantiv
The military used amatol as an explosive during the war.
Военные использовали аматол в качестве взрывчатого вещества во время войны.
Synonyme
high explosive
TNT–ammonium nitrate mixture
TNT mixture
ammonium nitrate explosive
military explosive
amatoladjektiv
UK
/ˈæmətɒl/
US
/ˈæmətɑːl/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g. 'amatol charge'.

Definitionen

amatolsubstantiv
A high explosive made from a mixture of ammonium nitrate and TNT (trinitrotoluene), used in military munitions.
The engineers carefully handled the amatol to ensure the safety of the operation.
amatoladjektiv
Made of, containing, or relating to amatol explosive.
The demolition team prepared an amatol charge for the operation.