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- noun organic chemistry, in combination Two
acetone substituents in another compound, especially in asugar derivative
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The TATP (Triacetone Triperoxide), DADP (diacetone diperoxide) or the less sensitive HMTD (hexamethylene triperoxide diamine) liquid explosives were reportedly to be made on the planes by mixing sports drinks with a peroxide-based household gel, to be detonated using an MP3 player or mobile phone.
Ex-UK intel official says liquid explosive claims 'fiction' 2006
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