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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a mass of fine, loose grains that are made when a solid material has been ground or crushed.
This foot powder is made of crushed talc. Talc is a kind of mineral.
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| definition 2: |
a manufactured substance that looks and feels like a ground or crushed powder but does not start out as a solid material.
Add a teaspoon of baking powder to the batter.Gun powder was invented in China. |
| definition 3: |
a cosmetic made of pressed powder that is used on the face.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
powders, powdering, powdered |
| definition 1: |
to dust or sprinkle with powder.
She powdered her face.- similar words:
- sprinkle
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| definition 2: |
to crush or grind into a powder.
We powdered the dog's pill and mixed it in his food. |
| related words: |
grind, mill |
| derivation: |
powderer (n.) |
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