"amvis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of ammonium + Latin vis (“strength”). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|ammonium|la:vis<t:strength>}} Blend of ammonium + Latin vis (“strength”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} amvis (uncountable)
  1. An explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate, a derivative of nitrobenzene, chlorated naphthalene, and woodmeal. Tags: uncountable
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