| ash1 |
the soft gray powder that is left after something has been burned. |
| baking powder |
a powder that is used to raise dough or batter during baking. |
| baking soda |
a white powder used to raise dough or batter during baking. It is also used to settle an upset stomach. |
| biscuit |
a small, bread roll for one person made with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. Biscuits contain quite a lot of butter or other shortening and are not usually sweet. [1/3 definitions] |
| cap1 |
a dot of explosive powder contained in paper for use in a toy pistol. [1/5 definitions] |
| capsule |
A capsule is a small thing that has medicine inside. We swallow capsules in the same way we swallow pills to take medicine. A capsule is really a very, very small container and inside is a powder or a liquid. |
| cement |
a powder made of clay and limestone that becomes hard when water is added. Cement is used as a building material. [1/3 definitions] |
| chocolate milk |
cow's milk with sweet, chocolate-flavored syrup or chocolate powder added. |
| cleaner |
A cleaner is a person or thing that cleans. A cleaner for things is often a liquid or powder substance, but it can also be a machine of some kind. |
| cleanser |
a liquid or powder used for cleaning. |
| cocoa |
a powder made by grinding the dried seeds of the cacao tree and removing the fat. [2/3 definitions] |
| compact1 |
a small case that contains face powder and a mirror. [1/6 definitions] |
| cornmeal |
corn that has been ground into a rough powder. |
| cosmetic |
a preparation used on the face or body to make the person wearing it look more attractive. Lipstick, nail polish, and powder are cosmetics. |
| detergent |
a chemical substance in the form of a liquid or powder used for washing things. |
| dust |
to cover with dust or powder. [1/3 definitions] |
| emery |
a powder made from a hard mineral. It is used for grinding and polishing. |
| fine1 |
When something is fine, it is made up of very, very tiny bits. Wheat is crushed into very tiny bits to make it fine enough for flour. Dust and powder are also things that are very soft and fine. [1/6 definitions] |
| flintlock |
a part of an old-fashioned gun no longer in use. This part makes a spark that sets the powder inside on fire. [1/2 definitions] |
| flour |
the fine, ground meal or powder of wheat or other grain. Flour is used to make bread, pasta, and other foods. [1/2 definitions] |
| frosting |
Frosting is a sweet mixture that is put over the top of cakes and other baked things. Frosting is often made with butter, sugar, and milk, but sometimes it is made with sugar and egg whites. Things like vanilla and chocolate powder are often added to frosting for flavor. |