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gunpowder in Greek

gunpowder in Greek is μπαρούτι, πυρίτιδα — gunpowder means an explosive powder mixture, traditionally made from charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre, used in firearms and fireworks.

gunpowder in Greek

μπαρούτι
noun
Pronounced: barouti
An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
πυρίτιδα
noun
Pronounced: pyritida
An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

What does "gunpowder" mean?

  1. noun An explosive powder mixture, traditionally made from charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre, used in firearms and fireworks.
    "The old cannon was loaded with gunpowder and a cannonball."
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gunpowder in a sentence

  • The old cannon was loaded with gunpowder and a cannonball.

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What is "gunpowder" in Greek?

"gunpowder" in Greek is μπαρούτι, πυρίτιδα. gunpowder means: An explosive powder mixture, traditionally made from charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre, used in firearms and fireworks.

How do you pronounce μπαρούτι?

"gunpowder" in Greek is μπαρούτι, pronounced "barouti".

How do you use "gunpowder" in a sentence?

Example: "The old cannon was loaded with gunpowder and a cannonball." In Greek, "gunpowder" is μπαρούτι, πυρίτιδα.

Are there other ways to say "gunpowder" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "gunpowder": μπαρούτι, πυρίτιδα.

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