gunpowder

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Definition Noun : A chemical explosive mixture, traditionally composed of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur. It is used as a propellant in firearms, in demolition, and as the explosive charge in fireworks and fuses. Examples of Usage The invention of gunpowder revolutionized warfare and the construction of fortifications. Early fireworks were simple devices filled with gunpowder . Handlin...