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- pronunciation:
- paU
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Powder is something that people make by grinding something solid into very, very small bits. The bits are often so small and light that they can float for a while in the air. A substance that has the same look and feel as this but made in a different way is also called "powder."
My mom puts powder on the baby after his bath. She says the powder makes him feel dry and comfortable. I like it because it smells nice.The recipe asks for a half teaspoon of baking powder.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
powders, powdering, powdered |
| definition 1: |
When you powder something, you cover it very lightly with powder.
The chef powdered the meat with spices.The woman powdered her face in front of the mirror.- similar words:
- sprinkle
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| definition 2: |
When you powder something, you crush or grind it into a powder.
Our dog doesn't like to take his medicine, so we powdered the pill and mixed it in his food. |
| related words: |
grind |
| derivation: |
powderer (n.) |
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