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Nitro

Verb / ˈnɪtrəʊ / Another word for nitro — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nitro is short for nitroglycerin, a highly explosive substance used in dynamite and other explosives.

Synonyms & similar words

nitroglycerin dynamite explosives gunpowder TNT C4 plastique cordite pyrotechnics fireworks detonators fuse missiles rockets propellants fuel

Synonyms by register

Formal

nitrate nitrite nitrocellulose

Informal

booster go-go juice rocket fuel

Antonyms

oxygen air inert calm peaceful placid

Common collocations

  • nitro engine
  • nitro methane
  • nitro glycerin
  • nitro boost
  • nitro power
  • nitro gas

Word family

noun nitro
adjective nitrous

Usage note

Primarily used as a prefix in chemistry to denote the presence of a nitro group (-NO2). Informally, it often refers to substances that increase speed or power, especially in engines.

Example sentences

  1. The miners used nitro to blast through the rock.
  2. The fireworks show was spectacular thanks to the nitro used in the pyrotechnics.
  3. The military uses nitro-based explosives in their weapons.
  4. Nitro is very dangerous and must be handled with extreme caution.
  5. The demolition expert carefully placed the nitro charges to bring down the building.

Quotes

  • I'm nitro, and I'm dynamite, and I'm going to explode right in your face. - Joe Namath
  • I'm like nitro, baby, I'm combustible. - Sam Kinison
  • I'm nitro, and I'm glycerine. - David Bowie

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