pentaerythritol tetranitrate
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[edit]pentaerythritol tetranitrate (uncountable) (Abbreviated as: PETN)
- (organic chemistry) A potent, water-soluble high explosive, prepared by nitration of pentaerythritol.
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[edit]explosive
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