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gunpowder in Arabic

بَارُود bārūd

/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/US/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/

gunpowder in Arabic: بَارُود (bārūd). In English, gunpowder means an explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

Arabic words for gunpowder

explosive mixture
بَارُود bārūd

English meaning of gunpowder

  1. noun An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
  2. verb To destroy with gunpowder.
  3. noun Idli podi/milagai podi; ground-up dry spices mixed with oil and ghee and served alongside idli or dosa.

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Questions about gunpowder in Arabic

What is the meaning of gunpowder in Arabic?
Gunpowder in Arabic is بَارُود (bārūd).
ما معنى كلمة gunpowder؟
Gunpowder: بَارُود (bārūd).
What does gunpowder mean in English?
Gunpowder means an explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.

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