An explosive mixture made from ammonium nitrate combined with other combustible materials like TNT or powdered metals.
From 'ammonia' plus the suffix '-ol' (or '-al'), created as a brand name in the early 1900s for a new commercial explosive.
Ammonal was used extensively in mining and construction because it was safer to handle than pure TNT—but its use declined after the World Wars due to safety concerns.
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