Dynamite: meaning, definitions and examples

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dynamite

 

[ หˆdaษชnษ™หŒmaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

explosive material

Dynamite is a type of explosive material that consists of nitroglycerin, a stabilizer, and an absorbent material. It is commonly used in mining, construction, and demolition.

Synonyms

blasting agent, detonator, explosive

Examples of usage

  • Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867.
  • The construction crew used dynamite to blast through the rock.
  • The use of dynamite revolutionized the mining industry.
Context #2 | Noun

highly energetic person

Informally, dynamite can also refer to a person with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. This usage is often used in a positive or humorous way.

Synonyms

energetic, enthusiastic, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • Sara is a dynamite performer on stage.
  • John is a dynamite salesperson, always full of energy and excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "dynamite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dinamite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฏเคจเคพเคฎเคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dynamit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dinamit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฝะฐะผั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dynamit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใ‚คใƒŠใƒžใ‚คใƒˆ (dainamaito)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dynamite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dinamita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dinamit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์ด๋„ˆ๋งˆ์ดํŠธ (daineomaiteu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠู†ุงู…ูŠุช (dinamit)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dynamit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dynamit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚ธ่ฏ (zhร yร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dinamit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝnamรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฝะฐะผะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜ (dinamiti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dinamit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dinamita

Etymology

The word 'dynamite' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'dunamis', meaning power. It was invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867 as a safer alternative to nitroglycerin. Dynamite played a significant role in the industrial revolution, particularly in mining and construction. Today, it is still used in various industries for its explosive properties and controlled detonation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,022, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.