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Chemistry's most persuasive argument, fired one trigger pull at a time.
means Weapons that launch projectiles by igniting an explosive charge, from pistols to rifles.
from From firing arms, where fire meant the gunpowder ignition and arms meant weapons, a phrase dating to the 1640s when guns finally outshone the longbow.
Older than thoughtChinese fire lances appeared around the 900s.
Word armsComes from Latin arma, meaning tools or equipment.
RiflingSpiral grooves spin bullets for far better accuracy.