Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

napalm-bomb

noun

/ˈneɪpɑːlm bɒm/

Definition

A type of incendiary weapon that uses a flammable compound to cause destruction during warfare.

Examples

The military used a napalm-bomb in the airstrike, resulting in massive destruction.
Civilians were urged to evacuate the area before the napalm-bomb was deployed.
Images of the napalm-bomb’s aftermath shocked the international community.

Meaning

Napalm-bomb refers to a bomb that is filled with a gel-like substance made of gasoline and a thickening agent, which ignites upon impact, causing widespread fires and destruction.