gunpowder

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gunpowder (countable and uncountable; plural gunpowders)

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

Usage notes [edit]

  • Gunpowders refers to multiple formulations for the uncountable not gunpowder.

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