Noun
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any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
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a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
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a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
a solid that has been pulverized
Verb
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apply powder to
"She powdered her nose"
"The King wears a powdered wig"
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make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
"pulverize the grains"
- powderize - powderise