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单词 gunpowder
释义 gunpowder
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English gonnepoudre, from gonne, gunne gun + poudre powder
1.
 a. : a black or brown explosive consisting of an intimate mechanical mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur manufactured originally as a powder and later usually in grains of various sizes for different uses and used as the first and only military propellant until the introduction of smokeless powder — see black powder, brown powder
 b. : any of various powders used in guns as propelling charges
  < smokeless gunpowder >
  — compare smokeless powder
2. : gunpowder tea
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