gunpowder

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Noun gunpowder has 1 sense

gunpowder, powder - a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
--₁ is a kind of explosive

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Gunpowder

Description:

Gunpowder is an explosive mixture used in firearms and fireworks. It consists of a combination of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate.

Sample sentences:

The soldiers loaded their muskets with gunpowder before heading into battle.
The loud explosion was caused by the gunpowder catching fire.
The chemistry teacher explained the properties of gunpowder to the students.

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