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Definition of Dinamite

Dynamite, a powerful explosive substance, intensely local in its action; formed by impregnating a porous siliceous earth or other substance with some 70 per cent. of nitro-glycerine.
- Wikipedia

Dy"na*mite (?), n. [Gr. &?; power. See Dynamic.] (Chem.) An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting; invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867.
  • (figuratively) Anything exceptionally dangerous, exciting or wonderful
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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