English word nitroglycerine comes from English glycerine, English nitro- (Containing the nitro functional group. Nitrate, nitrogen.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| glycerine | English (eng) | (organic compound) The common name for glycerol, glycerin or E422. |
| nitro- | English (eng) | Containing the nitro functional group. Nitrate, nitrogen. |
| nitroglycerine | English (eng) | (organic compound) The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, [...] |