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black powder vs powder

powder vs black powder

black powder and powder both are nouns.

black powder is not a verb while powder is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
black powder Yes No No No
powder Yes No Yes No
As nouns, powder is a hypernym of black powder; that is, powder is a word with a broader meaning than black powder:
  • black powder: a simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur; invented in the 9th century in China.
  • powder: a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
Other hypernyms of black powder include gunpowder.
black powder (noun) powder (noun)
a simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur; invented in the 9th century in China. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
black powder (verb) powder (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between black powder and powder

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