Meaning of the word dynamite in English

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dynamite

US /ˈdaɪ.nə.maɪt/

UK /ˈdaɪ.nə.maɪt/

a high explosive made of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent material, usually diatomaceous earth, and a stabilizer such as calcium carbonate

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The engineers used dynamite to clear the rockslide.

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They planned to blow up the old bridge with dynamite.

Synonym:

explosive gelignite nitroglycerin

a person or thing that has a powerful effect

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Her performance was pure dynamite, captivating the entire audience.

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That new song is dynamite!

Synonym:

powerhouse force sensation hit cracker

to blow up with dynamite

Example:

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They plan to dynamite the old building next month.

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The crew had to dynamite the rock formation to make way for the road.

Synonym:

blast explode detonate blow up

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