dynamite

/daɪˈnæmɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of explosive made from nitroglycerin, often used in mining, demolition, and construction

“The demolition crew used dynamite to bring down the old building.”

2. noun

a sudden and powerful force or influence

“The new idea was a dynamite addition to the team’s strategy.”

Synonyms

  • blast
  • blast material
  • explosive
  • nitroglycerin

Antonyms

  • inert
  • stable