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Squib of Nitro

Noun - Explosive:

A squib of nitro refers to a small, cylindrical device filled with nitroglycerin or another explosive compound. It is commonly used to ignite fireworks, mines, or other pyrotechnic displays.

Example sentence:

He lit the squib of nitro and quickly stepped back as the dazzling fireworks burst into the night sky.

Noun - Disappointment:

In a figurative sense, a squib of nitro can also mean a person or thing that fails to meet expectations, resulting in disappointment.

Example sentence:

The highly anticipated movie turned out to be a squib of nitro, leaving the audience disappointed and wanting their money back.

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