noun
- Plural of nitroglycerin; a highly explosive oily liquid used in dynamite and as a heart medication.
Usage: Often used in medical contexts to refer to the drug form; Also used in industrial/military contexts to refer to the explosive compound
Examples
- The cardiologist prescribed nitroglycerins to help manage the patient's angina symptoms.
- Nitroglycerins are commonly stored in small tablets or sprays for emergency heart relief.
- The factory handled nitroglycerins with extreme caution due to their explosive nature.
- Different formulations of nitroglycerins are available, including patches and sublingual tablets.
- During the mining operation, workers used nitroglycerins as part of the blasting process.