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    Napalm (en. Napalm)

    /ˈneɪpɑːlm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A type of incendiary device developed to cause large fires.
    Napalm was extensively used during the Vietnam War.
    El napalm fue utilizado extensivamente durante la guerra de Vietnam.
    A mixture of gasoline and a gelling agent.
    Military forces often used napalm in airstrikes.
    Las fuerzas militares a menudo usaban napalm en ataques aéreos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the words 'nafta' and 'palmitate', referring to its chemical components.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to use napalm
    To apply fire with napalm in an attack.
    usar napalm
    to bomb with napalm
    To carry out an airstrike using napalm.
    bombardear con napalm
    effect of napalm
    The massive damage caused by the use of napalm.
    efecto del napalm

    Related Words

    gasoline
    Flammable liquid used as fuel.
    gasolina
    explosive
    Substance that can explode causing destruction.
    explosivo

    Slang Meanings

    Uncontrollable fire
    The situation turned into a total napalm.
    La situación se volvió un napalm total.
    Mass destruction
    His performance was a true napalm.
    Su actuación fue un verdadero napalm.