powder mill
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of powder mill
First recorded in 1640–50
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It was the second construction contract to be let in 1940's defense emergency for a powder mill to be operated by private industry, owned by the Government.
From Time Magazine Archive
They changed the 149-year-old company from a successful powder mill in Wilmington, Del., into a chemical cornucopia.
From Time Magazine Archive
“There is a powder mill not far from here and there may be magazines about.”
From The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong Peg of Tamarack Hills by Lillian Garis
My faith it is like living in a powder mill to be among a lot of young folks nowadays!
From Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
"Isn't that about where the old powder mill stands?" asked Betty, and Allen turned to her quickly.
From The Outdoor Girls in Army Service Or, doing their bit for the soldier boys by Laura Lee Hope
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