napalm
advancedC1/ˈneɪpɑːlm/ · nap-alm
A highly flammable sticky jelly used in incendiary bombs and flamethrowers.
Meanings
A highly flammable sticky jelly used in incendiary bombs and flamethrowers.
ایک انتہائی قابل اشتعال جیلی جو آتش گیر بموں اور شعلے پھینکنے والے ہتھیاروں میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
نیپالم
napalm
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- napalm explosion
- use of napalm
- napalm attack
Example Sentences
The military used napalm during the conflict to target enemy positions.
فوج نے دشمن کی پوزیشنوں کو نشانہ بنانے کے لیے نیپالم کا استعمال کیا۔
Fauj ne dushman ki positionon ko nishana banane ke liye napalm ka istemal kiya.
The devastating effects of napalm are still a topic of discussion today.
نیپالم کے مہلک اثرات آج بھی بحث کا موضوع ہیں۔
Napalm ke mahlak asraat aaj bhi behas ka mauzoo hain.
The documentary highlighted the horrors of napalm in wartime.
دستاویزی فلم نے جنگ کے دوران نیپالم کی ہولناکیوں کو اجاگر کیا۔
Dastaawee film ne jang ke doran napalm ki holnaakiyon ko ujagar kiya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'nap' as a short sleep, but 'napalm' is anything but peaceful.
Visualize a flame engulfing an area, representing the destructiveness of napalm.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "a blend of 'naphthenic' and 'palmitic'" — referring to the chemical composition of the incendiary substance
First known use: 1940s
Developed during World War II, napalm became widely known for its use in warfare, particularly in Vietnam.