TNT: meaning, definitions and examples

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TNT

 

[ หŒtiห หŒษ›n หˆtiห ]

Context #1

explosive

TNT stands for trinitrotoluene, which is a yellow, crystalline compound used as a high explosive for making bombs, dynamite, etc. It is stable in storage and is considered a powerful explosive.

Synonyms

dynamite, explosive, nitroglycerin

Examples of usage

  • TNT is commonly used in military applications.
  • The demolition crew used TNT to bring down the old building.
Context #2

entertainment

TNT is also the name of a popular cable television network known for its original programming, including drama series, sports coverage, and movies.

Synonyms

cable channel, television network

Examples of usage

  • I enjoy watching shows on TNT.
  • TNT often airs marathons of classic movies.

Translations

Translations of the word "TNT" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ TNT

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต TNT

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท TNT

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ TNT

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท TNT

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠ ุฅู† ุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ TNT

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ TNT

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขฏๆฉๆขฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ TNT

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ TNT

Word origin

The term TNT, trinitrotoluene, was first introduced in 1863 by Joseph Wilbrand, a German chemist. It gained widespread use during World War I as a powerful explosive. The TNT television network was launched in October 1988 and has since become a popular choice for viewers seeking a variety of entertainment options.