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nitroglycerin

/ˌnaɪtrəˈɡlaɪsərɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does nitroglycerin mean?

noun

A highly explosive liquid used as a medicine to treat angina and heart failure, and as an explosive in mining and demolition.

Example

"The doctor prescribed nitroglycerin to help alleviate the patient's chest pain."

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