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T-ammonal

T-ammonal

9.9
An explosive that mixes TNT with ammonal to make a stronger blast
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : T-ammonal
  • Because T-ammonal contains TNT, it is more powerful than standard ammonal.

Examples

  • The military used T-ammonal in demolition charges during the operation.

  • Safety procedures are essential when handling T-ammonal due to its increased brisance.

  • The military uses T-ammonal in various operations.

  • Can you explain what T-ammonal is?

  • Because T-ammonal contains TNT, it is more powerful than standard ammonal.

  • The military used T-ammonal in demolition charges during the operation.

  • Safety procedures are essential when handling T-ammonal due to its increased brisance.

Surface Forms

T-ammonal singular
T-ammonals plural

Morphology

T-ammonal = ammonal (semi-transparent) = T + ammonal

Formally 'T' + 'ammonal' indicates ammonal containing TNT, but the letter 'T' as a technical label (TNT) is specialised and not obvious to general learners.

Etymology

T-ammonal's name tells you what it contains: the T- stands for TNT, and ammonal comes from the words 'ammonium' and 'aluminium' because the early mix used ammonium nitrate and aluminium powder. So, T-ammonal is an ammonal explosive that includes TNT to make it more powerful.