n. [ Gr. &unr_; power. See Dynamic. ] (Chem.) An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who uses dynamite; esp., one who uses it for the destruction of life and property. [ 1913 Webster ]