tnt

/tɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

an explosive mixture of nitrates of charcoal and sulfuric acid, used as a propellant or explosive in various applications, such as fireworks, dynamite, and blasting

“The demolition crew used TNT to bring down the old building.”

2. acronym

Trinitrotoluene

“The military engineer explained that TNT is a highly explosive chemical compound.”

Synonyms

  • dynamite
  • nitroglycerin
  • trinitrotoluene

Antonyms

  • inert
  • non-explosive
  • stable