powder

Words with a similar base: gunpowder, powder, powderise, powderize

'powder'

[powder.n.01] as in: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

'powder'

[gunpowder.n.01] as in: a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

'powder'

[powder.n.03] as in: any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

'powder'

[powderize.v.02] as in: make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

Examples:
pulverize the grains

'powder'

[powder.v.02] as in: apply powder to

Examples:
She powdered her nose
The King wears a powdered wig

Origins

					powder (English)
└── poudre (Middle English (1100-1500))

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