Gunpowder and Shrapnel

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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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Shrapnel and gunpowder are semantically related in projectiles for weaponry topic. In some cases you can use "Shrapnel" instead a noun "Gunpowder".

Shrapnel

Shrapnel noun - Shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight.
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Gunpowder and shrapnel are semantically related in projectiles for weaponry topic. You can use "Gunpowder" instead a noun "Shrapnel".

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  • Western Animation / Megas XLR One episode had the Glorfft commander crash into the gunpowder, shrapnel, and ball bearing factory.
    Source: Western Animation / Megas XLR
  • Heal It with Fire After pulling the remaining shrapnel out he cuts off a tip of a bullet, pours the gunpowder into the wound and then sets it alight; with flames coming out of both sides.
    Source: Heal It with Fire
  • Film / Rambo III Self-Surgery: Rambo digs shrapnel out of his side and then cauterizes the wound with burning gunpowder.
    Source: Film / Rambo III
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