| 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, round-shaped bread for one person made with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast. Biscuits 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] |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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] |
| garlic |
a part of this plant, or a powder prepared from it, esp. as used for cooking. [1/2 definitions] |
| grind |
to crush or make by crushing into very small pieces or a powder. [1/3 definitions] |
| gunpowder |
a black powder that explodes when touched with fire. Gunpowder is used in firing guns. |
| lime1 |
a white powder made of calcium oxide. Lime is used in cement, in making steel and paper, and in making some soils better for growing plants. |