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Powder

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pulverizeverbAmerican and Oxford British spelling of pulverise.
gunpowdernounAn explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
powderizeverb(transitive) To reduce to powder

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pulverizeverbAmerican and Oxford British spelling of pulverise.
powderizeverb(transitive) To reduce to powder
gunpowdernounAn explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
ashnounSolid remains of a fire.
driedWithout water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.
wildfirenounA rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
coldnoun(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
fannounA hand-held device consisting of concertinaed material, or slats of material, gathered together at one end, that may be opened out into the shape of a sector of a circle and waved back and forth in order to move air towards oneself and cool oneself.
meshnounA structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
dirtnoun(chiefly US) Soil or earth.
dustnounFine particles.
millsnounAn English and Scottish occupational surname.
kegnounA round, traditionally wooden container of lesser capacity than a barrel, often used to store beer.
blownounA strong wind.
mealnoun(countable) Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity (as opposed to a snack).
stuffnoun(informal) Miscellaneous items or objects; (with possessive) personal effects.
yeastnounAn often humid, yellowish froth produced by fermenting malt worts, and used to brew beer, leaven bread, and also used in certain medicines.
wheelnounA circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
flournounPowder obtained by grinding or milling cereal grains, especially wheat, or other foodstuffs such as soybeans and potatoes, and used to bake bread, cakes, and pastry.
propellantnounanything that propels

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