tetryl
IPA: tˈɛtrʌɫ
noun
- (organic chemistry) The explosive 2,4,6-trinitrophenyl-N-methylnitramine produced by the nitration of dimethylaniline
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Examples of "tetryl" in Sentences
- Tetryl is a fine yellow crystalline material.
- Detonators are often made from tetryl and fulminates.
- Under certain conditions, tetryl can exist as dust in air.
- Note tetryl has been regarded as obsolete for a number of years.
- Explosive charge of cast TNT, mass 5.1 kg with tetryl detonator.
- Tetryl decomposes rapidly in methanol/water solutions, as well as with heat.
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