Dynamite (noun)

A powerful explosive, consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent substance.

Origin:

From the greek word "dunamis" meaning "power" and "dynamis" meaning "force".

Examples:

1. The construction company used dynamite to blast through the rock to create a tunnel.
2. The thief used a small amount of dynamite to blow open the safe.
3. The bomb squad used a robot to defuse the dynamite that was found in the suitcase.
4. The miner carefully placed sticks of dynamite in the cave to extract the gold.
5. The terrorist group planned to use dynamite to destroy the city's landmark building.