Synonyms for Powder (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks):
gunpowder
WordNet sense 2 (a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized):
pulverization, pulverisation
WordNet sense 3 (make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust):
pulverize, powderise, powderize, pulverise
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