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noun • The univalent NO2 functional group. • Nitroglycerin, especially as medication. • A beer that is nitrogenated to give it a more creamy head. • Nitromethane. • Nitrogen, especially as liquid nitrogen. adjective • Containing the nitro group; such compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive | ||||||||
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noun • A high explosive consisting of a mixture of ammonium nitrate and trinitrotoluene. Compare sodatol | ||||||||
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noun • explosive powder (nitroglycerin and guncotton and petrolatum) dissolved in acetone and dried and extruded in brown cords | ||||||||
Explosive Compound Informally Crossword Clue
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