n. The explosive 2,4,6-trinitrophenyl-N-methylnitramine produced by the nitration of dimethylaniline
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Butyl; -- so called from the four carbon atoms in the molecule.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The hypothetical radical C4H9, the fourth member of the CnH2n + 1 series: same as butyl.
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n. a yellow crystalline explosive solid that is used in detonators
Word Usage
"Police said they found more traces of the material - described as tetryl, a chemical used to boost the power of explosives - on clothes seized from Khan's apartment, Chile's state television reported."