火药 — meaning in English
huǒ yào
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English meaning
- gunpowder noun An explosive powder mixture, traditionally made from charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre, used in firearms and fireworks.
Senses
火药 is used for these senses in English:
- black powder A simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpetre, charcoal, and sulfur.
- gunpowder An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
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