Gunshot residue

particles expelled from the muzzle of a gun
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Gunshot residue

Summary

Gunshot residue ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • Gunshot residue is a type of aerosol[2].

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Definition and Type

Gunshot residue is a type of aerosol[2].

Why It Matters

Gunshot residue ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[3] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

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  1. 7d ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subclass of
    Subclass of aerosol
    Aliases
    "/* wbsetclaim-update-qualifiers:1||1|1 */ [[Property:P8189]]: 987007415883605171, mv to monolingual text names on J9U statements"
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