Napalmed: meaning, definitions and examples
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napalmed
[ ˈneɪpɑːmɪd ]
military action
Napalm is a flammable liquid used in warfare, known for its ability to create devastating firestorms. When something is described as 'napalmed,' it suggests that it has been subjected to an aerial attack utilizing this incendiary substance. This term is often used to convey the severe destruction or damage caused by napalm, which clings to surfaces and causes extensive burning. The imagery associated with being napalmed often evokes horror and destruction in both military and civilian contexts.
Synonyms
burned, incinerated, scorched.
Examples of usage
- The landscape was left looking like it had been napalmed.
- The village was napalmed during the conflict, leaving a scarred reminder of war.
- Survivors described the aftermath as if the area had been napalmed.
- Reports indicated that the enemy stronghold was napalmed to eliminate concealment.
Translations
Translations of the word "napalmed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 napalmizado
🇮🇳 नैप्लम किया हुआ
🇩🇪 napalmisiert
🇮🇩 dijatuhi napalm
🇺🇦 запалений напalmом
🇵🇱 napalmowany
🇯🇵 ナパームされた
🇫🇷 napalmé
🇪🇸 napalmado
🇹🇷 napalm ile yakılmış
🇰🇷 내펌된
🇸🇦 مُحَرق بالنابالم
🇨🇿 napalmovaný
🇸🇰 napalmovaný
🇨🇳 被燃烧弹袭击的
🇸🇮 napalmiziran
🇮🇸 napalm-að
🇰🇿 напальммен күйдірілген
🇬🇪 ნაპალმით დაწვით
🇦🇿 napalm ilə yandırılmış
🇲🇽 napalmado
Etymology
The term 'napalm' originated during World War II and is derived from the combination of the words 'naphthenic' and 'palmitic', referring to the chemicals used to create the gel-like substance. Napalm was developed as a potent incendiary weapon that clings to surfaces, igniting and causing severe burns upon contact. It gained infamy during the Vietnam War, where it was used extensively in airstrikes, leading to large-scale destruction and civilian casualties. The emotional weight of the term is significant; it conjures images of devastation and the tragic consequences of warfare. Over the years, 'napalmed' has become a powerful descriptor for the results of such attacks, extending beyond the battlefield to symbolize broader themes of destruction and trauma associated with military conflicts.