NITROGLYCERIN
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of NITROGLYCERIN
The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle.
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| Letter | n | i | t | r | o | g | l | y | c | e | r | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
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