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powder Definition and Meaning in English (powder definition)

noun
Synonyms:dustfine particlesgranules
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Powder definition: A dry substance consisting of extremely fine particles, typically produced by grinding or crushing a solid material.

Definitions of Powder

  1. 1noun

    A dry substance consisting of extremely fine particles, typically produced by grinding or crushing a solid material.

  2. 2verb

    To apply a cosmetic or medicinal powder to a surface or body part.

  3. 3verb

    To reduce a solid substance to a fine, dry powder by grinding or crushing.

Example Sentences

casual

“She applied face powder to her skin before going out.”

business

“The chemist ground the herbs into a fine powder for the medicine.”

casual

“The fresh snow was like a soft powder on the ground.”

Synonyms

dustfine particlesgranules

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlepowdered
present participlepowdering
pluralpowders
adjectivepowdery

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

powder roomcollocation

A small restroom, especially one for women in a public place or a guest bathroom in a house.

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A situation or place that is highly volatile and likely to erupt into conflict or violence.

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