An explosive compound is a chemical mixture that is capable of detonating with a large release of energy. The most common explosive compounds are DYNAMITE (8 letters), nitro (5 letters), TNT (3 letters), and niter (5 letters). DYNAMITE is a mixture of nitroglycerin, an oil-based explosive, and an absorbent material such as sawdust or diatomaceous earth. Nitro is a type of nitrocellulose, a highly flammable compound used in gunpowder and smokeless powder. TNT is a yellow crystalline solid composed of trinitrotoluene, a powerful explosive. Niter is a type of potassium nitrate, a salt used in gunpowder and other explosives.