HeyRuaHow to say “nitroglycerine” in Irish
- Irish:
- nítriglicrín
- English:
- nitroglycerine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NEE-tri-glik-reen” /ˈnʲiːt̪ʲɾʲɪɡʲlʲɪkʲɾʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nítriglicrín, an nítriglicrín (e.g. pléascadh an nítriglicrín, the explosion of nitroglycerine)
What does “nítriglicrín” mean?
- nitroglycerine
- A powerful, unstable explosive liquid, also used in medicine to treat chest pain from heart disease.Also: nitroglycerin, glyceryl trinitrate, explosive.
“Nítriglicrín” with the article
Here is nítriglicrín after the article (an t-alt).
an nítriglicrín
the nitroglycerine
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“Nítriglicrín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nítriglicrín, the Irish word for nitroglycerine.
Is pléascán an-chumhachtach é nítriglicrín.
Nitroglycerine is a very powerful explosive.
Tá an nítriglicrín an-éagobhsaí.
The nitroglycerine is very unstable.
Rinne Alfred Nobel dinimít as nítriglicrín.
Alfred Nobel made dynamite from nitroglycerine.
Bhí boladh láidir ón nítriglicrín sa tsaotharlann.
There was a strong smell from the nitroglycerine in the lab.
Tugann an dochtúir nítriglicrín d'othair croí.
The doctor gives nitroglycerine to heart patients.
Ná croith an buidéal nítriglicrín sin!
Don't shake that bottle of nitroglycerine!
Bíonn baol mór ag baint le nítriglicrín a iompar.
Transporting nitroglycerine is very dangerous.
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Nitroglycerine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nitroglycerine?
The Irish for nitroglycerine is nítriglicrín (pronounced “NEE-tri-glik-reen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce nítriglicrín in Irish?
Nítriglicrín is said like “NEE-tri-glik-reen” (IPA /ˈnʲiːt̪ʲɾʲɪɡʲlʲɪkʲɾʲiːnʲ/).
Does nítriglicrín have a plural?
No plural form is given for nítriglicrín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is nítriglicrín related to dinimít?
Dinimít (dynamite) is made by absorbing nítriglicrín into a stable material so it can be handled more safely.
