napalms

We have found lemma(root) word of napalms : napalm.

Definitions


[ˈneɪpɑːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a highly flammable sticky jelly used in incendiary bombs and flame-throwers, consisting of petrol thickened with special soaps
(e.g: napalm was used to strip landscapes of trees and people)


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Origin:
1940s: from na(phthenic) and palm(itic acid)


[ˈneɪpɑːm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- attack with bombs containing napalm
(e.g: the helicopter napalmed the forest)


Phrases:

Origin:
1940s: from na(phthenic) and palm(itic acid)




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