Blasting stuff is a term used to describe the process of using explosives to break apart or demolish objects. The two most common explosives used for this purpose are nitro and TNT, both of which are abbreviated acronyms. Nitro stands for 'nitroglycerin' and is a highly volatile explosive liquid, while TNT stands for 'trinitrotoluene' and is a solid explosive. Both nitro and TNT are used in a variety of applications, from mining and construction to military operations.