A type of explosive used as a source for seismic energy during data acquisition. Originally, dynamite referred specifically to a nitroglycerin-based explosive formulated in 1866 by Alfred Bernhard Nob [..]

1881, from dynamite (n.). Related: Dynamited; dynamiting.

1867, from Swedish dynamit, coined 1867 by its inventor, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel (1833-1896), from Greek dynamis "power" (see dynamic (adj.)) + -ite (2). Figurative sense of "somet [..]

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp blow up with dynamite; "The rock was dynamited" Dynamite is an explosive material based on [..]

a powerful exploding substance

To see dynamite in a dream, is a sign of approaching change and the expanding of one's affairs. To be frightened by it, indicates that a secret enemy is at work against you, and if you are not careful of your conduct he will disclose himself at an unexpected and helpless moment.   

(n) an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp(v) blow up with dynamite

Heroin or cocaine. Also a combination of cocaine and morphine.

powerful; great

A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting; invented by in 1867. (figuratively,slang|uncountable) Anything exceptionally [..]