Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

amvis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: amvis
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate, a derivative of nitrobenzene, chlorated naphthalene, and woodmeal.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It is difficult to explain the cause of this, but one suggestion was offered by the manager, viz., that the detonator wires short circuited inside the cartridge of amvis. The point of short circuit set fire to the amvis charge […]"

Etymology

Blend of ammonium + Latin vis (“strength”).

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does amvis mean?: An explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate, a derivative of nitrobenzene, chlorated naphthalene, and woodmeal.
Where does amvis come from?: Blend of ammonium + Latin vis (“strength”).

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