gunpowder

/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə//ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Short for gunpowder tea.

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