noun
- Plural of nitroglycerin; a highly explosive oily liquid used in dynamite and as a heart medication.
Usage: Also spelled nitroglycerine in British English; Used in medical contexts as a vasodilator for angina treatment; Used in industrial contexts as an explosive component
Examples
- The cardiologist prescribed nitroglycerines to help manage the patient's angina symptoms.
- Nitroglycerines are extremely sensitive to shock and friction.
- The construction crew used dynamite containing nitroglycerines for the controlled demolition.
- Patients carry nitroglycerines in small tablets to use during heart attacks.
- The factory specialized in producing nitroglycerines for industrial blasting operations.