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
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Vowels
4
Consonants
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Length
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