nitroglycerin
noun /,naɪtrə'glɪsərɪn/
- Definition
- a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat)
- Example
- The word 'nitroglycerin' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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Vowels
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Length
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