Definition of dynamite

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Dynamite (n.) An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition..

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Rendrock :: Rendrock (n.) A kind of dynamite used in blasting.
Blast :: Blast (v. t.) To rend open by any explosive agent, as gunpowder, dynamite, etc.; to shatter; as, to blast rocks..
Dynamiting :: Dynamiting (n.) Destroying by dynamite, for political ends..
Dynamitard :: Dynamitard (n.) A political dynamiter. [A form found in some newspapers..
Dynamite :: Dynamite (n.) An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition..
Kieselguhr :: Kieselguhr (n.) Siliceous earth; specifically, porous infusorial earth, used as an absorbent of nitroglycerin in the manufacture of dynamite..
Dynamitism :: Dynamitism (n.) The work of dynamiters.
Blast :: Blast (n.) The act of rending, or attempting to rend, heavy masses of rock, earth, etc., by the explosion of gunpowder, dynamite, etc.; also, the charge used for this purpose..
Dynamiter :: Dynamiter (n.) One who uses dynamite; esp., one who uses it for the destruction of life and property..
Dualin :: Dualin (n.) An explosive substance consisting essentially of sawdust or wood pulp, saturated with nitroglycerin and other similar nitro compounds. It is inferior to dynamite, and is more liable to explosion..
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