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Noun: black powder
  1. A simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur; invented in the 9th century in China.
    "The spread of black powder across Asia from China is widely attributed to the Mongols."

Type of: gunpowder, powder

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