polvo

Definitions of polvo
  1. noun
    slang for sexual intercourse
  2. noun
    a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
    synonyms: blanca, coca, cocaína, nieve, perico
  3. noun
    a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
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    type of:
    sólido
    matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
  4. noun
    a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
    synonyms: pólvora
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    type of:
    detonante, explosivo
    a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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