gunpowder
noun /'ɡən,paʊdər/
- Definition
- a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
- Example
- The word 'gunpowder' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
3
Consonants
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Length
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