napalm

• Сильновоспламеняющееся вещество, изготовленное из бензина, загущённого алюминиевыми мылами, используемое в зажигательных бомбах и огнемётах.

A highly incendiary substance made from gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps, used in fire bombs and flamethrowers.

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1. Incendiary gelC1formaltechnical

   A highly flammable, jellied gasoline mixture used in military weapons such as fire bombs and flamethrowers, typically thickened with aluminum soaps.

   Зажигательный гель

   • The military used napalm to clear large areas of jungle during the conflict.
   • Napalm sticks to surfaces and burns at extremely high temperatures.
   • The use of napalm in warfare has been widely condemned for its devastating effects.