noun

gunpowder

gunpowder

Gunpowder was invented in China.

Gunpowder was invented in China.

The old cannon used gunpowder.

The old cannon used gunpowder.

((gunpowder)) an explosive powder. Gunpowder was invented in China.

Synonyms: explosive, propellant

A compound word from 'gun' and 'powder', literally 'powder for a gun'.

It's easy to remember as it's literally the 'powder' used in a 'gun'.

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