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 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