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powder

('p/AU/d/@/r )

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

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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