trinitrotoluene

/traɪˌˈnaɪtroʊˌtɑljəˈwin/
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Definitions of trinitrotoluene
  1. noun
    explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene
    synonyms: TNT
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    type of:
    explosive compound
    a compound that is explosive
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