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Powder meaning

What does “powder” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“powder” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized.

powder

noun

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

    Synonymspulverizationpulverisation

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

    Synonymsgunpowder

  3. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

verb

  1. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

    “pulverize the grains”

    Synonymspowderizepowderisepulverizepulverise

  2. apply powder to

    “She powdered her nose”

    “The King wears a powdered wig”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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