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nitroglycerine

ni·tro·glyc·er·in
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nahy-truh-glis-er-in]
    • /ˌnaɪ trəˈglɪs ər ɪn/
    • /ˌnaɪ.trəʊˈɡlɪs.ər.iːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahy-truh-glis-er-in]
    • /ˌnaɪ trəˈglɪs ər ɪn/

Definitions of nitroglycerine word

  • noun nitroglycerine a colorless, thick, oily, flammable, highly explosive, slightly water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 5 N 3 O 9 , prepared from glycerol with nitric and sulfuric acids: used chiefly as a constituent of dynamite and other explosives, in rocket propellants, and in medicine as a vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris. 1
  • noun nitroglycerine (organic compound) The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle. 1
  • noun nitroglycerine a pale yellow viscous explosive liquid substance made from glycerol and nitric and sulphuric acids and used in explosives, and in medicine as a vasodilator. Formula: CH2NO3CHNO3CH2NO3 0
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Origin of nitroglycerine

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; nitro- + glycerin

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Parts of speech for Nitroglycerine

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nitroglycerine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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