Understanding the meaning of powder

powder

/'paʊdər/

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

gunpowder

type of:
explosive
verb
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
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powderise powderize pulverise pulverize

type of:
disintegrate
noun
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
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pulverisation pulverization

type of:
solid
noun
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
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type of:
medication medicinal drug medicament toiletry toilet articles medicine
verb
apply powder to
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"She powdered her nose" "The King wears a powdered wig"

type of:
make up

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