cocoa powder

/ˌkoʊˈkoʊ ˌpaʊdər/
/ˈkʌʊkə ˈpaʊdə/
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Definitions of cocoa powder
  1. noun
    the powdery remains of chocolate liquor after cocoa butter is removed; used in baking and in low fat and low calorie recipes and as a flavoring for ice cream
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    types:
    Dutch-processed cocoa
    cocoa powder treated with a mild alkalizing agent (such as baking soda)
    type of:
    chocolate
    a food made from roasted ground cacao beans
Pronunciation
US
/ˌkoʊˈkoʊ ˌpaʊdər/
UK
/ˈkʌʊkə ˈpaʊdə/
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