NITROGLYCERIN
NOUNS
► BUTTER nitroglycerine or dynamite → 1921 US sl.
► DINAH dynamite or nitroglycerin → 1949 US sl.
► DYNAMITE nitroglycerine tablets prescribed to cardiac patients → 1975 US sl.
► JUICE nitroglycerin, used by thieves to blow open vaults or safes → 1924 US sl.
► OIL nitroglycerin → 1902 US sl., chiefly criminals’ usage
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