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| 1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized | |
| Synonyms: | pulverization pulverisation | |
| Related terms: | solid pollen powderize | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (arms) 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 | |
| Related terms: | explosive | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder | |
| Related terms: | medicine toiletry face_powder Dover's_powder aspirin_powder toilet_powder baby_powder araroba | |
| 4. | [ verb ] (food) apply powder to | |
| Synonyms: | pulverize powderise pulverise powderize | |
| Examples: | "She powdered her nose" "The King wears a powdered wig" |
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| Related terms: | disintegrate grind make_up talc powderize | |
| 5. | [ verb ] make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust | |
| Synonyms: | pulverize pulverise powderise powderize | |
| Examples: | "pulverize the grains" |
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| Related terms: | disintegrate grind | |
| 6. | [ verb ] apply powder to, as of one's nose or other body parts | |
| Related terms: | make_up talc | |
| Similar spelling: |
powdery pouter potter Potier pother pottery Pouteria Pothier poitier |
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