Definition of Powder
Noun: powder paw-du(r)
- A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
- pulverization, pulverisation [Brit]
- A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulphur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
- gunpowder
- Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
- Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
- powderize, powderise [Brit], pulverize, pulverise [Brit]
- Apply powder to
"She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"
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