nitroglycerin
nounfemininetécnico/nitɾuɣlisɨˈɾinɐ/low
ni·tro·gli·ce·ri·na
Definition
An oily, explosive, and highly unstable liquid obtained by nitrating glycerin.
Nitroglycerin is an essential component of dynamite.
Handling nitroglycerin requires extreme caution due to its instability.
Common collocations
nitroglycerin explosiveinstability of nitroglycerin
Etymology
Do francês 'nitroglycérine', composto de 'nitro-' (relativo ao nitrogénio/ácido nítrico) e 'glycérine' (glicerina).