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DEFINITIONS OF:
powder
1
n
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
Synonyms:
pulverisation
,
pulverization
Type of:
solid
matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
n
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
Types:
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Goa powder
,
araroba
,
chrysarobin
a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
aspirin powder
,
headache powder
a powdered form of aspirin
baby powder
powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
Dover's powder
a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
face powder
cosmetic powder for the face
bath powder
,
dusting powder
,
toilet powder
a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)
talcum
,
talcum powder
a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture
Type of:
medicament
,
medication
,
medicinal drug
,
medicine
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
toilet articles
,
toiletry
artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
n
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
Synonyms:
gunpowder
Type of:
explosive
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
v
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Synonyms:
powderise
,
powderize
,
pulverise
,
pulverize
powderise
,
powderize
,
pulverise
,
pulverize
become powder or dust
Type of:
disintegrate
break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity
v
apply powder to
“She
powdered
her nose”
“The King wears a
powdered
wig”
Types:
talc
apply talcum powder to (one's body)
Type of:
make up
apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier
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