Meaning & Definition of Nitroglycerin in English
Nitroglycerin
Pronunciation:
/ˌnaɪtroʊˈɡlɪsərɪn/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
nitroglycerinsMeaning and Definition of Nitroglycerin
1. Primary Definition
A pale yellow, oily, explosive liquid used in dynamite and as a vasodilator in medicine.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: A highly explosive liquid formed by the nitration of glycerol.
Example Sentence: Nitroglycerin is used extensively in the construction industry for blasting.
Definition: A medical compound used to treat angina pectoris by dilating blood vessels.
Example Sentence: Doctors often prescribe nitroglycerin for patients experiencing chest pain.
Etymology
Origin: The term 'nitroglycerin' is derived from 'nitro-' referring to the nitro group and 'glycerin' from the compound glycerol.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- blow up with nitroglycerin: To explode violently.
- nitroglycerin as a medicine: Refers to its use in treating heart conditions.
Translations
- Spanish: nitroglicerina
- French: nitroglycérine
- German: Nitroglycerin
- Russian: нитроглицерин
Related Words
- dynamite: An explosive consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an inert absorbent.
- glycerol: A colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic.
Slang Meanings of nitroglycerin
Meaning: Blow-up juice
Example Sentence: We use blow-up juice to get through the solid rock.
Meaning: Heart-relief drops
Example Sentence: He's carrying his heart-relief drops in case of an attack.