word
Gunpowder
GUH-npow-dur
/ˈɡʌˌnpaʊdɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gunpowder
Dictionary meaning
A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks.
Synonyms: powder
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