fulminating powder

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Definitions of fulminating powder words

noun fulminating powder powder that explodes by percussion. 1
noun fulminating powder a fulminate. 1
noun fulminating powder powder that detonates by percussion 0
noun fulminating powder an explosive material used as a detonator, esp. one containing mercuric fulminate 0

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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