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gunpowder in Tagalog

malilang

/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/US/ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdɚ/

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

Tagalog words for gunpowder

explosive mixture
malilang, pulbura

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 Tagalog

What is the meaning of gunpowder in Tagalog?
Gunpowder in Tagalog is malilang, pulbura.
Ano ang gunpowder sa Tagalog?
Gunpowder: malilang, pulbura.
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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