GLONOINE

Glon"o*in Glon"o*ine, n. Etym: [Glycerin + oxygen + nitrogen + -in, - ine.]

1. Same as Nitroglycerin; -- called also oil of glonoin. [Obs.]

2. (Med.)

Definition: A dilute solution of nitroglycerin used as a neurotic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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