1. A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
   "The chef dusted the dessert with a fine cocoa powder"
    
2. A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulphur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
   "The invention of powder revolutionized warfare";
   - gunpowder
    
3. Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
   "She applied a light dusting of face powder before leaving"
    
4. Very light, dry, freshly fallen snow ideal for skiing
   "The resort reported six inches of fresh powder";
   - powder snow

1. Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
   "She powdered the sugar for the frosting";
   - powderize, powderise [Brit], pulverize, pulverise [Brit]
    
2. Apply powder to
   "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"

Derived forms: powdering, powders, powdered

Type of: disintegrate, explosive, make up, med [informal], medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, solid, toilet articles, toiletry

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