Napalm
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A highly flammable incendiary gel made from petrol thickened with aluminium soaps, used as a weapon in fire bombs and flamethrowers.
“The use of napalm in warfare has been widely condemned for the severe burns it inflicts.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈneɪ.pɑːm/
Syllables
na·palm
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Synonyms
incendiary gelfire gel
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