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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDynamite
/ˈdaɪ.nə.maɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent material and shaped into cylindrical sticks.
"The construction crew used dynamite to clear the massive boulders from the path of the new highway." - 2
A situation, person, or thing that is highly volatile, exciting, or dangerous.
"Her new business pitch was absolute dynamite, captivating every investor in the room."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in 1867 by Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel, the word derives from the ancient Greek dynamis meaning 'power', combined with the chemical suffix -ite. Nobel patented the explosive mixture of nitroglycerin and absorbent materials, introducing a revolutionary tool for construction, mining, and warfare.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dynamite" is said worldwide
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dynamite
Transliteration: dinamit
"La dynamite a été utilisée pour creuser le tunnel."
Dynamit
Transliteration: dynəˈmiːt
"Das Dynamit wurde sicher im Lagerraum aufbewahrt."
dinamite
Transliteration: dinaˈmite
"La dinamite è un esplosivo molto potente."
dinamita
Transliteration: dinaˈmita
"Los mineros utilizaron dinamita para abrir la roca."
dinamite
Transliteration: dʒinɐˈmitʃi
"A dinamite foi inventada por Alfred Nobel."
डायनामाइट
Transliteration: daayanaamaait
"पहाड़ को तोड़ने के लिए डायनामाइट का इस्तेमाल किया गया।"
炸药
Transliteration: zhàyào
"工人们用炸药炸开了山体。"
다이너마이트
Transliteration: daineomaiteu
"광산에서 다이너마이트를 터뜨려 암석을 부쉈습니다."
ダイナマイト
Transliteration: dainamaito
"工事現場でダイナマイトが使用されました。"
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