Gunpowder and Ordnance

Gunpowder

Gunpowder noun - A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks.
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Ordnance and gunpowder are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ordnance" instead a noun "Gunpowder".

Ordnance

Ordnance noun - Large firearms (as cannon or rockets).
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Gunpowder and ordnance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gunpowder" instead a noun "Ordnance".
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