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Dynamite

An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition.

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Detonate 76% connected

To explode with a sudden report; as, niter detonates with sulphur.

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Explode 76% connected

To become suddenly expanded into a great volume of gas or vapor; to burst violently into flame; as gunpowder explodes.

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Gelly 76% connected

Jelly.

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Dynamiter 74% connected

One who uses dynamite; esp., one who uses it for the destruction of life and property.

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Dynamiter 74% connected

One who uses dynamite; esp., one who uses it for the destruction of life and property.

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Nitroglycerin 70% connected

A liquid appearing like a heavy oil, colorless or yellowish, and consisting of a mixture of several glycerin salts of nitric acid, and hence more pro…

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