dynamite

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Synonyms: dynamize, dynamise, dynomite, dynamic, dynamism, dynamics, dynamitic, danaite, dynamited, dynamins, dynamiter

Antonyms: dynamize, dynamise, dynomite, dynamic, dynamism, dynamics, dynamitic, danaite, dynamited, dynamins, dynamiter

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q80728}} A [[class]] of [[explosive]]s made from [[nitroglycerine]] in an [[absorbent]] [[medium]] such as [[kieselguhr]], used in [[mining]] and [[blasting]].
2. {{senseid|en|stick of Q170167}} {{lb|en|informal|proscribed}} A stick of [[trinitrotoluene]] ([[TNT]]).
3. {{lb|en|figuratively|slang|uncountable}} Anything [[exceptionally]] [[dangerous]], [[exciting]] or [[wonderful]].
4. {{lb|en|slang}} A strong drug, {{ng| in particular}} [[heroin]], [[cocaine]] or potent [[marijuana]].

Verb

1. To [[blow up]] with [[#Noun|dynamite]] or other [[high explosive]].
2. {{lb|en|metaphorically}} To [[dismantle]] or [[destroy]].
3. {{lb|en|transitive|of brakes}} To apply maximum pressure to very quickly.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive|of brakes}} To lock up from being invoked too suddenly.

Proper noun

1. {{place|en|sub-sitio|sitio:pref/Hilltop|barangay:pref/Ambuclao|mun/Bokod|p/Benguet|c/Philippines}}.

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