trinitrotoluene

[ trahy-nahy-troh-tol-yoo-een ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. TNT.

trinitrotoluene

/ traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈtɒljʊˌɒl; traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈtɒljʊˌiːn /

noun

1. the full name for TNT

Word History and Origins

Origin of trinitrotoluene¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; trinitro- + toluene

Example Sentences

Though temporary, the affects of packing shells with trinitrotoluene - more commonly known as TNT - ran more than skin-deep.

From BBC

Along with the MNCB, a flammable toxic compound called trinitrotoluene—more commonly known as TNT—was left lying around in pipes and underground sarcophagi.

From Salon

Both are sometimes used with trinitrotoluene, a different type of compound more commonly known as TNT.

From Economist

Mononitrotoluene is put in at one end of the plant and comes out as trinitrotoluene.

From Project Gutenberg

It is made from carbolic acid and the famous trinitrotoluene is made from toluene, both of which you will find in the list of the ten fundamental "crudes."

From Project Gutenberg

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