gunpowder

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/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ English

Definitions

noun

An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
Short for gunpowder tea.

Related words

Synonyms

powder ammunition wildfire fire dust wheel pirate powdered blow keg cordite dynamite composition gsr baroud black powder

Associated

saltpeter fawkes musket incendiary propellant ignited nitrate exploded projectile fuse weaponry

Rhymes

chowder take a powder baking powder talcum powder curry powder face powder tooth powder bleaching powder smokeless powder chili powder

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