lycopodium powder

English

Noun

lycopodium powder (usually uncountable, plural lycopodium powders)

  1. A fine powder or dust composed of the dried spores of lycopodium and related plants. It is highly inflammable, and is sometimes used in the manufacture of fireworks, magical explosions and artificial lightning.

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