Nitroglycerin and Shrapnel

Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin noun - A heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat).
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Shrapnel and nitroglycerin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrapnel" instead a noun "Nitroglycerin".

Shrapnel

Shrapnel noun - Shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight.
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Nitroglycerin and shrapnel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nitroglycerin" instead a noun "Shrapnel".
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