POWDER

• (noun) any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

• (noun) a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

  synonyms : pulverisation , pulverization

• (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 : gunpowder

• (verb) apply powder to

  "She powdered her nose", "The King wears a powdered wig"

• (verb) make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

  "pulverize the grains"

  synonyms : powderise , powderize , pulverise , pulverize

  Grandmother believes in pulverizing coffee beans in the grinder at home to get freshly ground coffee powder. -added by naila_inlas

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