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