Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polvora
noun
[pol-vora]
Definition
a substance used in firearms and explosives, typically made of a mixture of saltpeter, charcoal, and sulfur.
Examples
- The soldiers loaded their rifles with polvora before the battle.
- In the past, polvora was used in fireworks to create colorful displays.
- The discovery of polvora changed the nature of warfare dramatically.
Meaning
Gunpowder, an explosive material that enables the propulsion of bullets and the explosion of shells.
Synonyms
- gunpowder
- black powder
- explosive