dynamite
a high explosive, originally consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent substance, now with ammonium nitrate usually replacing the nitroglycerin.
any person or thing having a spectacular effect.
to blow up, shatter, or destroy with dynamite: Saboteurs dynamited the dam.
to mine or charge with dynamite.
Origin of dynamite
1Other words from dynamite
- dy·na·mit·er, noun
- dy·na·mit·ic [dahy-nuh-mit-ik], /ˌdaɪ nəˈmɪt ɪk/, adjective
- dy·na·mit·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·dy·na·mit·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for dynamite
/ (ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt) /
an explosive consisting of nitroglycerine or ammonium nitrate mixed with kieselguhr, sawdust, or wood pulp
informal a spectacular or potentially dangerous person or thing
(tr) to mine or blow up with dynamite
Origin of dynamite
1Derived forms of dynamite
- dynamiter, noun
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Scientific definitions for dynamite
[ dī′nə-mīt′ ]
A powerful explosive used in blasting and mining. It typically consists of nitroglycerin and a nitrate (especially sodium nitrate or ammonium nitrate), combined with an absorbent material that makes it safer to handle.
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