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- pronunciation:
- paU
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 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
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.
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| definition 2: |
something that is produced in the form of very fine grains.
Add a teaspoon of baking powder to the batter. |
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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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