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Meaning
Noun
●
The
fine
particles
which are the result of
reducing
a
dry
substance
by
pounding
,
grinding
, or
triturating
, or the result of
decay
; dust.
●
In Cosmetics:
A
mixture
of
fine
dry
,
sweet-smelling
particles
applied
to the
face
or other
body parts
, to reduce
shine
or to
alleviate
chaffing.
●
An
explosive
mixture
used in
gunnery
,
blasting
, etc.; gunpowder.
●
Ellipsis of
powder snow
.;
light
,
dry
,
fluffy
snow
.
●
Ellipsis of
powder blue
.; the
colour
powder blue
.
Verb
●
To reduce to
fine
particles
; to
pound
,
grind
, or
rub
into a powder.
●
To
sprinkle
with
powder
, or
as if
with
powder
.
●
To use
powder
on the
hair
or skin.
●
To
turn into
powder
; to become
powder
y.
●
To
sprinkle
with
salt
; to
corn
, as meat.
●
To
depart
suddenly
; to "take a powder".
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
powder
English
poudre
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Powdre
Pound
Grind
Comminute
Pulverize
Triturate
Cocaine
Related
Liquid
Flour
Paste
Cream
Gel
Foam
Lotion
Syrup
Pulp
Wax
Resin
Granules
Silica
Coating
Mousse
Slurry
Oil
Pellets
Salt
Concealer
Mixture
Spray
Flakes
Juice
Extract
Talc
Filler
Butter
Ash
Particles
Residue
Moisturizer
Cement
Dust
Soap
Metal
Gelatin
Compound
Composite
Emulsion
Pigment
Turmeric
Clay
Starch
Polymer
Lime
Mortar
Pellet
Vinegar
Material
Solvent
Slag
Gum
Binder
Dried
Precipitate
Glue
Concentrate
Sugar
Baking Soda
Coconut Oil
Sea Salt
Denatured Alcohol
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Rhymes
Powder
Chowder
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