Nitroglycerin

/ˌnaɪtroʊˈɡlɪsərɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colorless, oily, explosive liquid used in dynamite and as a vasodilator in medicine.

The construction crew stored nitroglycerin safely away from any sources of ignition.

A compound used medically to relieve angina pectoris by dilating blood vessels.

The doctor prescribed nitroglycerin to help manage the patient's chest pain.

An explosive substance used in military applications and mining.

Nitroglycerin is a key component in many types of explosives used for demolition.

A highly sensitive and powerful explosive compound.

During the test, the scientists handled nitroglycerin with extreme caution due to its volatility.

The term 'nitroglycerin' is derived from 'nitro-' referring to the nitro group and 'glycerin' from the compound glycerol.

blow up with nitroglycerin

To explode violently.

nitroglycerin as a medicine

Refers to its use in treating heart conditions.

dynamite

An explosive consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an inert absorbent.

glycerol

A colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic.

Blow-up juice

We use blow-up juice to get through the solid rock.

Heart-relief drops

He's carrying his heart-relief drops in case of an attack.