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Powders

/ˈpaʊ.dɚz/

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

📖 Definitions of "Powders"

noun
  1. 1

    The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

  2. 2

    A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

  3. 3

    An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

verb
  1. 1

    To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

  2. 2

    To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

    "to powder one's hair"

  3. 3

    To use powder on the hair or skin.

  4. 4

    To turn into powder; to become powdery.

noun
  1. 1

    A very pale blue colour.

noun
  1. 1

    Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing

    "Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."

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