dynamite

Definition

A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting.

Etymology

Coined by Alfred Nobel in 1867. Ultimately from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”) + -ite, most likely under the influence of dynamo or dynamic.

Example Sentences

• "Even though sometimes I take differing views from some articles and letters in GCN, I think it's a dynamite piece of work. Good luck and thanks again."
• "And your shoulders are frozen (Cold as the night) / Oh, but you're an explosion (You're dynamite)"
• "That girl was dynamite. Dark hair with killer blue eyes, bronze skin, and an exquisite full-figured body. He warned us: "That issue about what's been happening at that factory, is political dynamite. Keep the lid on it.""