fire grenade en · NOUN
Meanings
- (obsolete) A glass bulb filled with caustic and often carcinogenic liquid chemicals that, when thrown and broken in a fire, smother the fire by removing oxygen.
- A thermite grenade.
- A white phosphorus grenade.
- A firebomb grenade.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fire grenades | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
fire extinguisher · fire hose · fire bucket · fire engine · chemical engine · fire blanket
Relateds
Greek fire · napalm · Molotov cocktail
Translations (1)
ja 消火弾 (glass bulb filled with fire-extinguishing liquid)