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Gunpowder

/ɡˈʌˌnpaʊdər/
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(noun) An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

Gunpowder needs to be handled very carefully.
We must prevent the fire from reaching the gunpowder at any cost.
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The discovery of ____ in ancient China eventually revolutionized warfare and the design of modern weapons.

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