napalm
napalm
noun nah-PALM Rare
Origin: Acronym from naphthenic and palmitic acids (US, 1942)
Usage Note
Napalm is an internationally known term used identically in French, referring to the incendiary gel used in warfare. In French it is masculine and invariable. The word is mostly encountered in historical or journalistic contexts relating to 20th-century conflicts.
Examples
"L'utilisation du napalm est interdite par des conventions internationales."
Natural Translation
The use of napalm is banned by international conventions.
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