Definitions for napalmˈneɪ pɑm
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
na•palmˈneɪ pɑm(n.)
a highly incendiary jellylike substance used in fire bombs, flamethrowers, etc.
(v.t.)to bomb or attack with napalm.
Origin of napalm:
1940–45; na (phthene ) +palm(itate) a salt of palmitic acid
Princeton's WordNet
napalm(noun)
gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flamethrowers
Wiktionary
napalm(Noun)
A highly flammable, viscous substance, (designed to stick to the body while burning), used in warfare to cause widespread death and destruction, especially in wooded areas.
napalm(Verb)
To spray or attack an area using such substance.
Origin: Formed from naphthenic palmitic acid, the two original components of the substance.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
napalm
1. Powdered aluminum soap or similar compound used to gelatinize oil or gasoline for use in napalm bombs or flame throwers. 2. The resultant gelatinized substance.
Translations for napalm
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
napalm(noun)
petrol in a jelly-like form, used in bombs to cause fire.
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- 凝固汽油Chinese (Trad.)

- напалмUkrainian

- پٹرول کي جيليUrdu

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- 凝固汽油Chinese (Simp.)

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