gunpowder

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate used as an explosive or propellant
    en: a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate used as an explosive or propellant
  2. noun
    the explosive material used in firearms and cannons
    en: the explosive material used in firearms and cannons

examples

  1. The gunpowder exploded loudly.

    The gunpowder exploded loudly.

  2. They stored gunpowder safely.

    They stored gunpowder safely.