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单词 napalm
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napalm

[ ney-pahm ]
/ ˈneɪ pɑm /
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noun

a highly incendiary jellylike substance used in fire bombs, flamethrowers, etc.

verb (used with object)

to drop bombs containing napalm on (troops, a city, or the like).

Origin of napalm

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; na(phthene) + palm(itate)

Words nearby napalm

naos, nap, napa, napa cabbage, Napaeae, napalm, Napata, nape, Naperville, napery, Naphtali
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British Dictionary definitions for napalm

napalm
/ (ˈneɪpɑːm, ˈnæ-) /

noun

a thick and highly incendiary liquid, usually consisting of petrol gelled with aluminium soaps, used in firebombs, flame-throwers, etc

verb

(tr) to attack with napalm

Word Origin for napalm

C20: from na (phthene) + palm (itate)
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Scientific definitions for napalm

napalm
[ nāpäm′ ]

A firm jelly made by mixing gasoline with aluminum salts (made of fatty acids). It is used in some bombs and in flamethrowers. Napalm was developed during World War II.
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