Meaning & Definition of Powder in English
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Powder
/paʊdər/
noun
1. A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
- A solid that has been pulverized
synonym:
- powder,
- pulverization,
- pulverisation
2. A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
synonym:
- gunpowder,
- powder
3. Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
synonym:
- powder
verb
1. Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
- "Pulverize the grains"
synonym:
- powderize,
- powderise,
- powder,
- pulverize,
- pulverise
2. Apply powder to
- "She powdered her nose"
- "The king wears a powdered wig"
synonym:
- powder
Examples of using
Mix this powder with a cup of water.
In order to make this cake you need baking powder and unsalted butter.
The powder is soluble in water.