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powder

DEFINITIONS OF: powder

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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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