gunpowder

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
2. 2
   Ellipsis of gunpowder tea.
3. 3
   Idli podi/milagai podi; ground-up dry spices mixed with oil and ghee and served alongside idli or dosa.

Verb

1. 1
   To destroy with gunpowder.