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powder

/ˈpaʊ.dɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Powder means: make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust.

Synonyms for powder11

noun, as in a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

pulverization, pulverisation

noun, 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

gunpowder

verb, as in make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

powderize, powderise, pulverize, pulverise

also used for powder

pound, grind, comminute, triturate

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What does powder mean?5

verb

1

make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust“pulverize the grains”

2

apply powder to“She powdered her nose”

noun

1

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

2

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

3

any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with powder?1

two syllables

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Powder in a sentence

  • Matthew's stir-fry sauce recipe included garlic powder, sesame oil, and soy sauce.Amastan
  • Matthew preferred to use fresh garlic, but sometimes garlic powder was more convenient.Amastan
  • The magic powder never loses its properties, even in water.Amastan
  • Fun fact, baking powder expires every few years so you should always use fresh.DylanTonic
  • To make this cake, you'll need baking powder and unsalted butter.CK
  • Matthew's marinade recipe included soy sauce, garlic powder, and ginger.Amastan
  • Add the flour, salt, baking powder and mashed bananas, and work into a dough.Lebensfreude
  • The washing powder is in the household cleaning product section.issadouba

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Forms of powder

as a noun

plural
powders

as a verb

past tense
powdered
present participle
powdering
third-person singular
powders
past participle
powdered