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gunpowder vs powder

powder vs gunpowder

gunpowder and powder both are nouns.

gunpowder is not a verb while powder is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gunpowder Yes No No No
powder Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gunpowder and powder are synonyms defined as:
  • gunpowder and powder: a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
gunpowder (noun) powder (noun)
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks 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
gunpowder (verb) powder (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between gunpowder and powder

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