Usually means: Early form of gunpowder explosive.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (black powder)

▸ noun:  A simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpetre, charcoal, and sulfur.

Similar:
gunpowder, powder-bag, gun-paper, gunpaper, powderkeg, powder keg, load, pebble, firecracker, propellant, more...

Types:
charcoal powder, sulfur powder, graphite powder, aluminum powder, iron oxide powder, more...

Phrases:
Black powder substitute, Black powder rocket motor, more...

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Similar:
gunpowder, powder-bag, gun-paper, gunpaper, powderkeg, powder keg, load, pebble, firecracker, propellant, more...

Types:
charcoal powder, sulfur powder, graphite powder, aluminum powder, iron oxide powder, more...

Phrases:
Black powder substitute, Black powder rocket motor, more...



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