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Meaning of gunpowder

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gunpowder

Pronunciation:/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə//ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/

noun

Definitions

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

  2. Short for gunpowder tea.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gunpowder

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