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Definition of nitroglycerin

nitroglycerin

/ˌnaɪ.troʊˈɡlɪs.ɚ.ɪn/
(UK: nitroglycerine)
ni · tro · glyc · er · in
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nitroglycerin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A pharmaceutical preparation of this chemical compound used as a vasodilator to treat and prevent chest pain (angina pectoris) and manage certain heart conditions.

Example

"The cardiologist prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin tablets to help dilate the patient's blood vessels during episodes of chest pain."

2

A dense, colorless, oily liquid that is highly sensitive to shock or heat and is used in the manufacture of dynamite and propellants.

Example

"Alfred Nobel discovered that mixing volatile nitroglycerin with an absorbent clay created a much safer material for industrial mining."

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• Rhymes for nitroglycerin

• Nearby Words

nitric
nitro
nitrogen
nitroglycerin
nitrous
nitrox
nitwit

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by Italian chemist Ascanio Sobrero from 'nitro-' (referring to nitric acid) and 'glycerin', the substances from which the compound was first synthesized in 1847.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nitroglycerin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nitroglycerin
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