COMPOUND IN GUNPOWDER Crossword Clue
COMPOUND IN GUNPOWDER Crossword Clue
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The term COMPOUND IN GUNPOWDER is composed of two words, NITER and GUNPOWDER. NITER is a five-letter word which refers to potassium nitrate, an essential component of GUNPOWDER. GUNPOWDER is a mixture of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate that has been used in firearms and explosives since the 9th century. Potassium nitrate is the oxidizing agent in GUNPOWDER, meaning it provides the oxygen necessary for combustion.