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• noun (Context 1)
An explosive mixture of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal, historically used as a propellant in firearms, artillery, and fireworks.
Usage Example
"The invention of explosive in ancient China fundamentally changed the course of global military history."
Weak
explosive
propellant
• noun (Context 2)
A type of fine green tea from China in which each individual leaf is tightly rolled into a small round pellet.
Usage Example
"She brewed a strong pot of tea and watched the tightly coiled green leaves unfurl in the hot water."
Weak
tea
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