Vocabulary Entry

trinitrotoluene

|noun

noun

A highly explosive compound commonly used in military and industrial applications, derivatively related to toluene and containing three nitro groups.

Example Sentences

"Trinitrotoluene is often abbreviated as TNT."

"Due to its explosive properties, trinitrotoluene must be handled with caution."

"Many military operations rely on trinitrotoluene for its effectiveness in demolitions."