Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dynamite
noun
/’daɪ.nə.maɪt/
Definition
A powerful explosive consisting of nitroglycerin, usually in a stabilized form.
Examples
- The construction crew used dynamite to clear the rock formations.
- During the mining operations, they handled dynamite with extreme caution.
- He joked that his new fireworks display was as exciting as dynamite.
Meaning
Dynamite is a type of explosive that is used in construction, mining, and demolition to break rock or other materials.
Synonyms
- explosive
- blasting agent
- detonation powder
