Mother of Satan
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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TATP, or tri-acetone tri-peroxide, has been used in extremist attacks worldwide and has been nicknamed the “mother of Satan” because of its volatility.
From Washington Times
The powder is used by terrorist groups, such as ISIS, to make so-called “Mother of Satan” bombs.
From Fox News
More than 20 pounds of the triacetone triperoxide, an explosive compound sometimes called “the mother of Satan,” was found at a Federal Way house where a man’s SUV exploded on Tuesday.
From Seattle Times
He said that these types of bombs are known as the Mother of Satan.
From Seattle Times
Brussels terrorists probably used explosive nicknamed ‘the Mother of Satan’
From Washington Post
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