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Meaning & Definition of Nitroglycerin in English

English

Nitroglycerin

Pronunciation:

/ˌnaɪtroʊˈɡlɪsərɪn/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

nitroglycerins

Meaning 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

glyceryl nitrate | trinitroglycerin

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.