napalm
a highly incendiary jellylike substance used in fire bombs, flamethrowers, etc.
to drop bombs containing napalm on (troops, a city, or the like).
Origin of napalm
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British Dictionary definitions for napalm
/ (ˈneɪpɑːm, ˈnæ-) /
a thick and highly incendiary liquid, usually consisting of petrol gelled with aluminium soaps, used in firebombs, flame-throwers, etc
(tr) to attack with napalm
Origin of napalm
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Scientific definitions for napalm
[ nā′päm′ ]
A firm jelly made by mixing gasoline with aluminum salts (made of fatty acids). It is used in some bombs and in flamethrowers. Napalm was developed during World War II.
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