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Meaning of napalm in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈneɪˌpɑ(l)m/

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  1. Noun

    napalm

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps

    Examples

    • « highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flame throwers »

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