Gunpowder needs to be handled very carefully.
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Gunpowder
//ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə//
Synonyms for "gunpowder" (3 found)
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We must prevent the fire from reaching the gunpowder at any cost.
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They blew up the bridge with gunpowder.
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As the popping sound of the fireworks stopped, it suddenly became quiet around me. The smell of gunpowder somehow put me in a sentimental mood.
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