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Definition of Dynamite
1. Noun. An explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp.
Generic synonyms: Explosive Compound
Specialized synonyms: Gelignite, Gelly
Terms within: Glyceryl Trinitrate, Nitroglycerin, Nitroglycerine, Nitrospan, Nitrostat, Trinitroglycerin
Derivative terms: Dynamitist
Specialized synonyms: Gelignite, Gelly
Terms within: Glyceryl Trinitrate, Nitroglycerin, Nitroglycerine, Nitrospan, Nitrostat, Trinitroglycerin
Derivative terms: Dynamitist
2. Verb. Blow up with dynamite. "The rock was dynamited"
Definition of Dynamite
1. n. An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition.
Definition of Dynamite
1. to blow up with a powerful explosive [v -MITED, -MITING, -MITES]
Medical Definition of Dynamite
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Dynamite
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