POWDER

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. verb make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust. — synonyms: powderize, powderise, pulverize, pulverise
  2. verb apply powder to.
  3. noun a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles. — synonyms: pulverization, pulverisation
  4. noun a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks. — synonyms: gunpowder
  5. noun any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder.

Examples

  • “to powder one's hair”
  • “Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow.”

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