Where does “dynamite” come from?

dynamite (English) comes from Ancient Greek δύναμις, from Ancient Greek δύναμαι, from Proto-Hellenic *dunamai.

dynamite (English): A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	δύναμις	power, might, strength; ability, skill; power,...
2	Ancient Greek	δύναμαι	deponent; to be able, capable, strong enough to...
3	Proto-Hellenic	*dunamai	—