2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine commonly referred to as tetryl (C7H5N5O8) is a sensitive explosive compound used to make detonators and explosive booster charges. Tetryl is a nitramine booster explosive, though its use has been largely superseded by RDX. Tetryl is a sensitive secondary high explosive used as a booster, a small charge placed ne... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetryl
Tet'ryl noun [ Tetr a- + -yl .] (Chemistry) Butyl; -- so called from the four carbon atoms in the molecule. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/35