Explosive Combination of Chemicals Once Used in Bullets

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Brazilian Tour, Group 767, Puzzle 1 (Belo Horizonte).

Question

Explosive Combination of Chemicals Once Used in Bullets

Answer

GUNPOWDER

Word Meaning:

GUNPOWDER — An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

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