Definition of powder

noun (n)

• a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized (noun.substance)

  Synonym: pulverisation, pulverization
  

  source: wordnet30
• a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks (noun.substance)

  Synonym: gunpowder
  

  source: wordnet30
• any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (noun.artifact)

  source: wordnet30
• The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it falls by decay; dust. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust (verb.change)

  Synonym: powderise, powderize, pulverise, pulverize
  

  source: wordnet30
• apply powder to (verb.body)

  Example:
  She powdered her nose.
  The King wears a powdered wig.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To be reduced to powder; to become like powder; as, some salts powder easily. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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