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NITROGLYCERIN

13 letters · 5 syllables · noun

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Definition of NITROGLYCERIN

noun

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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Word Details

Letters
13
Syllables
5
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
23
points

Is NITROGLYCERIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NITROGLYCERIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 23 pts

Tip: NITROGLYCERIN uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for NITROGLYCERIN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter nitroglycerin Total
Scrabble 1111121431111 19
WWF 2111132341112 23

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NITROGLYCERIN

100 words from the letters in NITROGLYCERIN

How to Use NITROGLYCERIN in Word Games

NITROGLYCERIN is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NITROGLYCERIN

What does NITROGLYCERIN mean?
NITROGLYCERIN is a noun. 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.
Is NITROGLYCERIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NITROGLYCERIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NITROGLYCERIN worth in Scrabble?
NITROGLYCERIN is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from NITROGLYCERIN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NITROGLYCERIN. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NITROGLYCERIN?
Synonyms of NITROGLYCERIN include: GTN, glycerine trinitrate, glycerol trinitrate, glyceryl trinitrate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.