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Vocabulary Entry
nitroglycerine
|noun
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noun
A colorless, oily, explosive liquid used primarily in explosives and as a vasodilator in medicine.
Example Sentences
"Nitroglycerine is a key component in many types of dynamite."
"The doctor prescribed nitroglycerine to help relieve the patient's chest pain."
"Handling nitroglycerine requires special care due to its explosive nature."