black powder

noun

1. an explosive powder consisting of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal, used chiefly in old guns fired for sport, in fireworks, and for spotting charges in practice bombs; black gunpowder.

black powder

noun

1. See gunpowder
   another name for gunpowder

Example Sentences

A deliquescent black powder, with a caustic taste, and empyreumatic smell; 10 gr.

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Mercury combines readily with sulphur by trituration, and with it forms a black powder called Ethiops mineral.

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Tom drew out a shallow tray, the contents of which were buried in a black powder.

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A high velocity cordite rifle is dangerous to the country people, and some rifle firing black powder should be used.

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But if you should ask me what kind of a gun I use, I would not hesitate to say that I prefer the 38-40 and black powder.

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