GUNPOWDER


Meaning of GUNPOWDER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˌpau̇-dər ]

noun

Date: 15th century

: an explosive mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur used in gunnery and blasting ; broadly : any of various powders used in guns as propelling charges

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