"torpedo juice" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} torpedo juice (uncountable)
  1. (US, military, slang) An alcoholic beverage, first mixed in World War II, made from pineapple juice and the 180-proof grain alcohol fuel used in torpedo motors. Wikipedia link: torpedo juice Tags: US, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages, Military

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