dynamite
n. uncountablen. a powerful explosive used for breaking rocks or destroying buildings. You can also use it to describe something very exciting or impressive.
n. a high explosive consisting of nitroglycerin mixed with an absorbent material. Often used figuratively to describe a highly provocative or impressive person, event, or piece of information.
The workers used dynamite to clear the path for the new road.
The journalist knew the leaked documents were political dynamite that could end the senator's career.
Engineers carefully calculated the amount of dynamite required to bring down the old stadium without damaging the surrounding residential blocks.
Coined by Alfred Nobel in 1867. Ultimately from Ancient Greek δύναμις (dúnamis, “power”) + -ite, most likely under the influence of dynamo or dynamic.
Uncountable when referring to the explosive substance; can be used as an adjective in informal contexts to mean 'excellent'.