nitroglycerine

nitroglycerin (-ˈɡlɪsərɪn)

/ (ˌnaɪtrəʊˈɡlɪsəˌriːn) /


noun
  1. 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: CH 2 NO 3 CHNO 3 CH 2 NO 3: Also called: trinitroglycerine

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