Nitroglycerin (noun)

A highly explosive liquid that is used in the manufacture of dynamite, blasting gelatins, and other explosives.

Origin:

The word nitroglycerin is derived from the combination of the prefix "nitro" meaning "nitrogen", "glycerol" which is a type of alcohol, and the suffix "-in" which is a chemical suffix indicating a compound.

Examples:

1. The nitroglycerin was carefully handled as it was extremely sensitive to shock and heat.
2. Nitroglycerin is used as a medicine to treat certain heart conditions by dilating blood vessels.
3. The discovery of nitroglycerin was made by Alfred Nobel in 1867.
4. Nitroglycerin is a key ingredient in dynamite and other blasting agents.
5. The use of nitroglycerin in mining and construction has been phased out due to its extreme volatility.