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Definition of Powder

1. Noun. A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized.

2. Verb. Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust. "Pulverize the grains"

3. Noun. A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks.

4. Verb. Apply powder to. "The King wears a powdered wig"

5. Noun. Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder.

Definition of Powder

1. n. The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it falls by decay; dust.

2. v. t. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate.

3. v. i. To be reduced to powder; to become like powder; as, some salts powder easily.

Definition of Powder

1. to reduce to powder (matter in a finely divided state) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Powder

pouting poutingly poutings pouts pouty poverties poverty poverty-stricken poverty grass poverty level

poverty line poverty trap POW powan powans powder (current term) powder-post termite powder-puff powdered powdered ginger

powdered milk powdered mustard powdered sugar powderer powderers powderier powderiness powdering powderise powderize

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