Synonyms:
nitroglycerin, nitroglycerine, trinitroglycerin, glyceryl_trinitrate, Nitrospan, Nitrostat
Meaning: a heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat)
Usage examples
Chloroform, nitrous oxide gas, and ether had been placed at the service of the physician in saving life, and the revolver, guncotton, and nitroglycerine added to the agencies for slaughter.