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Powder
01
a solid substance composed of fine, loose particles, typically formed by grinding or pulverizing a material
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
The chef sprinkled cocoa powder over the dessert for decoration.
02
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
03
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
04
light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding
to powder
01
to apply or sprinkle a fine, dry substance, often in the form of loose particles, onto a surface, such as the skin
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
powder
3rd person singular
powders
Present participle
powdering
Past simple
powdered
Past participle
powdered
02
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
