Words Like DYNAMITE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DYNAMITE.

2 Alternative Words Similar to dynamite

1 Gelly Noun      Hyponym
2 Gelignite Noun      Hyponym

10 definitions of dynamite

1 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 blow up with dynamite
3 an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
4 Any of a class of powerful explosives composed of nitroglycerin or ammonium nitrate dispersed in an absorbent medium with a combustible dope, such as wood pulp, and an antacid, such as calcium carbonate, used in blasting and mining.
5 Slang Something exceptionally exciting or wonderful.
6 Slang Something exceptionally dangerous: These allegations are political dynamite.
7 To blow up, shatter, or otherwise destroy with or as if with dynamite.
8 To charge with dynamite.
9 Slang Outstanding; superb: a dynamite performance; a dynamite outfit.
10 An explosive of great power, consisting of a mixture of nitroglycerin with some absorbent such as sawdust, or a certain silicious earth from Oberlohe in Hanover.
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