Explosives
Powder and explosives are semantically related. in something that blows up topic. In some cases you can use "Powder" instead a noun "Explosives".
Powder
Powder noun - A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized.
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Once lit, the trail smokes and sparks impressively and the hero will have to race the burning powder to scuff out the line before it reaches the explosives.
Source: Powder Trail - In one Animorphs book, Ax stops an explosion by cutting the trail of black powder before the fire could reach the barrels of explosives.
Source: Cut the Fuse - In a comedic variation, a character will unknowingly leave a trail of powder behind him as he is stockpiling explosives, allowing another character to casually light it, blowing the first character to kingdom come.
Source: Powder Trail
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