Nitroglycerin (Noun)
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed nitroglycerin to help alleviate the patient's chest pain caused by a heart attack.
- In the late 19th century, the primary use of nitroglycerin shifted from medicine to explosives due to its unpredictable nature.
- Nitroglycerin tablets were placed under the tongue to quickly release the medication and help improve blood flow to the heart.
- The construction crew was extremely cautious when handling dynamite, as it often contained nitroglycerin.
- As a vasodilator, nitroglycerin can also be used to treat conditions such as angina pectoris and erectile dysfunction.