tnt

word

Definition

TNT is a powerful yellow explosive chemical, mainly used in bombs and demolition. Its full name is trinitrotoluene.

Usage & Nuances

"TNT" is almost always used in technical, military, or fictional contexts. It's not for everyday situations. Common in movies, video games, and discussions about explosives. Rarely pluralized. Sometimes used figuratively for something powerful.

Example Sentences

TNT is dangerous and should be handled very carefully.

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They found a box of TNT in the old mine.

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In action movies, it's always TNT that makes the big explosions.

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You'd better not play with TNT unless you know exactly what you're doing.

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The villain threatened to blow up the bridge with TNT.

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The workers used TNT to destroy the old building.

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