taggant

[ tag-uhnt ]

/ ˈtæg ənt /

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noun

a nonreactive substance added to an explosive that may be traced if the explosive is used for unlawful purposes.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of taggant

First recorded in 1990–95

Words nearby taggant

tag boat, tag cloud, tag day, tag end, tagetes, taggant, Taggard, taggers, tagine, tagliarini, tagliatelle