What does trinitrotoluene mean?

Definitions for trinitrotoluene
traɪˌnaɪ troʊˈtɒl yuˌin; -ˈtɒl yuˌoʊltrini·tro·toluene

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. TNT, trinitrotoluenenoun

    explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene

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  1. trinitrotoluenenoun

    A highly explosive yellow crystalline substance, (CHCH(NO)), obtained by reacting nitric acid with toluene

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  1. trinitrotoluene

    Trinitrotoluene, commonly known as TNT, is a yellow, crystalline chemical compound that is highly explosive. It is slightly soluble in water, but more so in organic solvents like ether and ethanol. Its chemical formula is C7H5N3O6, and it is created through a process that involves the nitration of toluene. It was widely used in the military, particularly during World Wars I and II, due to its stability and controlled explosion, but also in construction for controlled demolition.

Wikidata

  1. Trinitrotoluene

    Trinitrotoluene, or more specifically, 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H2(NO2)3CH3. This yellow-colored solid is sometimes used as a reagent in chemical synthesis, but it is best known as a useful explosive material with convenient handling properties. The explosive yield of TNT is considered to be the standard measure of strength of bombs and other explosives. In chemistry, TNT is used to generate charge transfer salts.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Trinitrotoluene

    A 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene, which is an explosive chemical that can cause skin irritation and other toxic consequences.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of trinitrotoluene in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of trinitrotoluene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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