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gunpowder

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/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/ · gun-pow-der

A mixture of substances that explodes when ignited, often used in firearms and fireworks.

Meanings

nounformal

A mixture of substances that explodes when ignited, often used in firearms and fireworks.

کیمیائی مرکبات کی ایک ملاوٹ جو آگ لگنے پر دھماکہ کرتی ہے، عموماً اسلحے اور آتشبازی میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

باروت

barood

Synonyms

explosivefireworkspowderدھماکہ خیزآتشبازیپاؤڈر

Antonyms

inertstablenon-explosiveغیر متحرکمستحکمغیر دھماکہ خیز

Common Collocations

  • gunpowder explosion
  • gunpowder weapons
  • black gunpowder

Example Sentences

Gunpowder was a significant invention in the history of warfare.

باروت جنگی تاریخ میں ایک اہم ایجاد تھی。

Barood jangy tareekh mein aik aham ijad thi.

The formula for gunpowder consists of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur.

باروت کے مرکب میں نمکینی پتھر، کوئلہ، اور گوگرد شامل ہیں۔

Barood ke murakab mein namkeen patthar, koila, aur goger shamil hain.

Fireworks are made from gunpowder to create beautiful displays.

آتشبازی کے لیے باروت کا استعمال کرتے ہیں تاکہ خوبصورت منظر پیش کیا جا سکے۔

Aateesh baazi ke liye barood ka istemal karte hain taake khoobsurat manzar pesh kiya ja sake.

Easily Confused With

smokeless powder:Unlike gunpowder, smokeless powder produces little to no smoke when ignited.

Word Family

gunpowdery
adjectiveباروت جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a cannon firing, where gunpowder is essential.

Imagine a cannon smoking after it has fired.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "gunpowder" — powder used in guns

First known use: 14th century

The term 'gunpowder' originated in the 14th century, describing a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur used as an explosive.