Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trinitroglycerin
Noun
/ˌtraɪˌnaɪtroʊˈɡlɪsərɪn/
Definition
Trinitroglycerin is a highly explosive chemical compound that is used in both medicine and the military.
Examples
- The discovery of trinitroglycerin revolutionized the field of explosives.
- Trinitroglycerin is sometimes administered in a controlled medical environment to treat severe heart conditions.
- Because of its instability, handling trinitroglycerin requires great care.
Meaning
It refers to a nitroglycerin compound that has three nitrate groups, making it extremely sensitive and powerful.
Synonyms
- Nitroglycerin
- Glycerin trinitrate
- Explosive glycerin
