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Powder Fine Dry Noun ˈpaʊdə(R ˈpaʊdər Milk/Chilli/Cocoa Lumps

Word3 powder
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈpaʊdə(r)/ /ˈpaʊdər/
Example
  • milk/chilli/cocoa powder
  • lumps of chalk crushed to a fine white powder
  • the snow was like powder.
  • a wide range of cleaning fluids and powders
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powder

(noun)/ˈpaʊdə(r)/ /ˈpaʊdər/
  1. a dry mass of very small fine pieces or grains
    • SEE ALSO baking powder
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/baking-powder
    • milk/chilli/cocoa powder
    • lumps of chalk crushed to a fine white powder
    • The snow was like powder.
    • a wide range of cleaning fluids and powders
    • The mustard is sold in powder form.
    • powder skiing (= on fine dry snow)

    Extra Examples

    • Before the photo dries, the image is dusted with a special powder.
    • The seeds are ground into a fine powder before use.
  2. a very fine, soft, dry substance that you can put on your face to make it look smooth and dry
    • SEE ALSO face powder
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/face-powder
    • I only use lipstick and a little powder.
    • She quickly dabbed some powder on her cheeks.
  3. explosive powder used especially in bombs or fireworks
  4. to remain ready for a possible emergency
  5. to leave suddenly; to run away
  6. Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French poudre, from Latin pulvis, pulver- ‘dust’.
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