powder powder /ˈpaʊdɝ/

noun

1. () A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized  ( pulverisation [British] , pulverization , powder )
   a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
    I use a washing powder to wash my clothes in the utility room
   I use a washing powder to wash my clothes in the utility room
   
   
2. () A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks  ( gunpowder , powder )
   a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
    He added a scoop of protein powder to his morning smoothie.
   He added a scoop of protein powder to his morning smoothie.
   
   
3. () Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder  ( powder )
   any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
    The makeup artist used a setting powder to ensure the makeup stayed in place.
   The makeup artist used a setting powder to ensure the makeup stayed in place.
   
   

verb

1. Apply powder to  ( powder )
   apply powder to
    She powdered her nose
   She powdered her nose
    The King wears a powdered wig
   The King wears a powdered wig
   
2. Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust  ( powder , powderise [British] , powderize , pulverise [British] , pulverize )
   make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
    Pulverize the grains
   pulverize the grains