gunpowder
definitions
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noun
a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate used as an explosive or propellanten: a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate used as an explosive or propellant
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noun
the explosive material used in firearms and cannonsen: the explosive material used in firearms and cannons
examples
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The gunpowder exploded loudly.
The gunpowder exploded loudly.
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They stored gunpowder safely.
They stored gunpowder safely.