trinitrotoluene
/ˌtraɪnaɪtroʊˈtɑljuˌin/
noun
- A powerful explosive chemical compound, commonly known as TNT.
- Trinitrotoluene, or TNT, is widely used in construction and demolition.
- Workers handled trinitrotoluene with extreme caution due to its instability.
- The military stored trinitrotoluene in secure bunkers.
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