Diagram of dynamite:
<dl><dd>A. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatomaceous_earth" class="extiw" title="en:Diatomaceous earth">Diatomaceous earth</a> (or any other type of absorbent material) soaked in nitroglycerin</dd>
<dd>B. Protective coating surrounding the explosive material</dd>
<dd>C. Blasting cap</dd>
<dd>D. Wire connected to the blasting cap</dd></dl>
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