(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Mar 01 2006 at 14:05:33

Am"vis (?), n. [Ammonium (nitrate) + L. vis strength, force.]

An explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate, a derivative of nitrobenzene, chlorated napthalene, and wood meal.

 

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