nitroglycerine
noun /,naɪtroʊ'glɪsərin/
- 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
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'nitroglycerine'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
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Length
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