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amatol| Explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate and TNT (trinitrotoluene) in almost any proportions. |
| Amatol was first produced in Britain 1915 to economize on TNT, supplies of which were then limited, and was used throughout World War I by British and US forces. Particular attention had to be paid to waterproofing any munitions it was used in as it absorbs atmospheric humidity. |
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