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gunpowder

(n): a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
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3 months ago chained_bear said:

Hey! Thanks, WeirdNet! I never knew the ratio! *hurries off to make some in the kitchen*

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