Gunpowder part (5)

I believe the answer is:

nitre

(Other definitions for nitre that I've seen before include "Chemical" , "Inter (anag.)" , "A part of fertilizer" , "fertiliser" , "safeguard against decay" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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