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Gunpowder

noun C1
MEANING IN ENGLISH

an explosive black powder consisting of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur, used in firearms and fireworks

In context

01

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

Synonyms

black powder,explosive powder

Collocations

gunpowder plot,barrel of gunpowder,gunpowder keg

Sources

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