polvorín — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gunpowder noun An explosive powder mixture, traditionally made from charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre, used in firearms and fireworks.
- magazine noun A periodical publication containing articles, photos, or features by various writers, usually on a particular topic or aimed at a particular audience.
- minefield noun An area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.
Senses
polvorín is used for these senses in English:
- gunpowder An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
- magazine (military) An ammunition storehouse.
- minefield (figuratively, by extension) A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
- tinderbox (figurative) A potentially dangerous situation.
magazine — full definition
- noun A periodical publication containing articles, photos, or features by various writers, usually on a particular topic or aimed at a particular audience.
- noun The removable component of a firearm that holds and feeds ammunition rounds.
- noun A store or room used to hold ammunition or explosives.