What is another word for blasting gelatin?
Pronunciation: [blˈastɪŋ d͡ʒˈɛlɐtˌɪn] (IPA) 
Blasting gelatin is commonly used in construction and mining industries for explosives. There are several synonyms that refer to this material such as dynamite, nitroglycerin, TNT, and explosive gelatin. Dynamite is a well-known explosive material that was invented by Alfred Nobel in 1867, and it is made up of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent material such as sawdust or clay. TNT or trinitrotoluene is a yellowish explosive material that is commonly used in the military due to its stability and relatively low sensitivity to shock. Explosive gelatin is another term used to refer to blasting gelatin and it is made up of nitrocellulose that is dissolved in a mixture of ether and alcohol.
