Definition of "nitroglycerine" []

• The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle. (noun)

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• "Those taking nitrate medications, such as nitroglycerine, to treat chest pain, or alpha blockers for blood pressure."
• "MCCARRON: Anything with a nitrate compound, anything with gunpowder or fireworks, even heart medication, such as nitroglycerine will show a positive on this."
• "Chemical explosives such as nitroglycerine were developed and their connection with the Nobel Prize is well known."