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pentaerythritol tetranitrate

pen·ta·er·y·thri·tol tet·ra·ni·trate [ pentə ə rìthrə tawl tettrə n tràyt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
powerful explosive: a highly explosive derivative of nitroglycerin that is used in detonators and detonating fuses, and also as a drug to stimulate the heart

[Pentaerythritol<penta- + erythrite + -ol1]
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