gunpowder
noun/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/
Frequency rank: #9,954 most common English word
Meaning
An explosive mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur, used in firearms and fireworks.
Example sentence
The old cannon was loaded with gunpowder before the battle began.
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