Definitions for dynamite
ˈdaɪ nəˌmaɪtdy·na·mite

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. dynamiteverb

   an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

2. dynamiteverb

   blow up with dynamite

   "The rock was dynamited"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dynamitenoun

   A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting; invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867.

2. dynamitenoun

   Anything exceptionally dangerous, exciting or wonderful.

3. dynamiteverb

   To blow up with dynamite or other high explosive.

4. Etymology: Coined by Nobel, the inventor.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dynamite

   Dynamite is an explosive made of nitroglycerin, sorbents (such as powdered shells or clay), and stabilizers. It was invented by the Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel in Geesthacht, Northern Germany, and patented in 1867. It rapidly gained wide-scale use as a more robust alternative to black powder.

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1. dynamite

   Dynamite is a high-powered explosive substance that was traditionally packaged in cylindrical sticks and often used in construction, mining or demolition. It was invented by Alfred Nobel in the 19th century and contains an absorbent material soaked in nitroglycerin.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dynamitenoun

   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

2. Etymology: [Gr. power. See Dynamic.]

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1. Dynamite

   Dynamite is an explosive material based on nitroglycerin, using diatomaceous earth, or another absorbent substance such as powdered shells, clay, sawdust, or wood pulp. Dynamites using organic materials such as sawdust are less stable and such use has been generally discontinued. Dynamite was invented by the Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel in Geesthacht, Germany, and patented in 1867. Its name was coined by Nobel from the Ancient Greek word δύναμις dýnamis, meaning "power". Dynamite is a high explosive, which means its power comes from detonation rather than deflagration. Dynamite is mainly used in the mining, quarrying, construction, and demolition industries, and it has had some historical usage in warfare. However the unstable nature of nitroglycerin, especially if subjected to freezing, has rendered it obsolete for military uses. Public familiarity with dynamite led to metaphoric uses, such as saying that a particular issue "is political dynamite".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dynamite

   din′a-mīt, n. a powerful explosive agent, consisting of absorbent matter, as porous silica, saturated with nitro-glycerine.—v.t. to blow up with dynamite.—ns. Dyn′amitard, Dyn′amiter, a ruffian who would use dynamite to destroy bridges, gaols, &c. [Gr. dynamis.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Dynamite

   a powerful explosive substance, intensely local in its action; formed by impregnating a porous siliceous earth or other substance with some 70 per cent. of nitro-glycerine.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DYNAMITE

   The peroration of an anarchist's argument.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dynamite

   , called in the United States “giant powder,” is formed by mixing nitro-glycerine with certain porous substances, and especially with certain varieties of silica or alumina, these substances absorbing the nitro-glycerine. It was invented in 1867 by the Swedish engineer Nobel, who proposed to prevent the frequent and unexpected explosions of nitro-glycerine, at the same time without sacrificing any of its power. This he effected by the use of certain silicious earths as a base for the absorption of the nitro-glycerine, the experiment resulting in the new compound which he called dynamite, its transportation and handling being no more dangerous than that of ordinary gunpowder. It is not liable to spontaneous explosion like pure nitro-glycerine, nor can it be exploded by moderate concussion; when unconfined, if set fire to, it will burn without explosion; it may be safely kept at any moderate temperature; is inexplosive when frozen, and acts effectively under water. Its effects are proportional to the quantity of nitro-glycerine held in absorption; but under circumstances where a sustained bursting pressure is required, not being as instantaneous in its action as nitro-glycerine, its effects are more powerful than those of an equal weight of the pure material. The best absorbent of nitro-glycerine for the formation of dynamite is a silicious earth found at Oberlohe, Hanover. During the siege of Paris, a scientific committee of investigation, engaged in experimenting on different substances as a substitute for this earth, selected as the best silica, alumina, and boghead cinders. Any of these, they declared, when combined with nitro-glycerine, formed a substance which possessed all the remarkable qualities attributed to the dynamite of Nobel. During the siege of Paris dynamite was used successfully by the French engineers to free a flotilla of gunboats caught in the ice on the Seine, below Charenton, by simply placing a quantity of it on the surface of the ice. The explosion dislodged the ice for a great distance, and the masses thus loosened, being directed into the current by the aid of a small steamer, floated down the stream, and left the river open. There are various other compounds of nitro-glycerine, such as dualin, glyoxiline, etc., all differing in the matter used as a base, they being generally some explosive substances; but none of them appears to have come into such general use or to be as reliable as dynamite. Many preparations of chlorate and picrate of potassium have also been used from time to time as explosive agents; but their great sensibility to friction or percussion renders them extremely dangerous; they are, therefore, not liable to come into general use. A preparation of potassium chlorate and sulphur, not liable to explode by concussion, but very sensitive to friction, is used with great effect as a charge for explosive bullets.

2. dynamite

   See Dynamite.

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How to pronounce dynamite?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dynamite in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dynamite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of dynamite in a Sentence

1. Alfred Hitchcock:

   We seem to have a compulsion these days to bury time capsules in order to give those people living in the next century or so some idea of what we are like. I have prepared one of my own. I have placed some rather large samples of dynamite, gunpowder, and nitroglycerin. My time capsule is set to go off in the year 3000. It will show them what we are really like.

2. Alexandria Carr:

   This judgment has the potential to be political dynamite as it is possible that the European Court will uphold the right of the ECB to adopt a policy that prefers the euro zone to countries like the UK that do not use the euro, the Court will be well aware of the political ramifications of this case, particularly given the UK concerns about recent developments in financial services regulation and the threat of Brexit.

3. Abraham Mosley:

   Some of my folks want me to go out there with a bag of dynamite and blow it up, but that's not the mountain that needs to be moved.

4. Sarah Huckabee Sanders:

   Director Comey made a pretty startling revelation that he had essentially taken a stick of dynamite and thrown it into the Department of Justice by going around the chain of command, that is simply not allowed.

5. Abraham Mosley:

   So tell its story, the good and the bad, some of my folks want me to go out there with a bag of dynamite and blow it up, but that's not the mountain that needs to be moved.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dynamite
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dynamite
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamite
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dynamite
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dynamite
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=dynamite
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Dynamite
9. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=dynamite
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html