Liquid fire

Liquid fire

Liquid fire is a term used to describe a number things:

In warfare:

* Greek fire - ancient and medieval incendiary weapon
* Hot oil - used as an incendiary weapon
* Meng Huo You - Ancient Chinese petroleum weapon
* Flamethrower - modern incendiary weapon which projects flaming liquids
* Napalm - flammable liquids used in modern warfare

In medicine:

* Tincture of benzoin - when used to treat blisters, as it burns the raw skin.


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