Search Result:powder
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋpaUdZ 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊpaudә 〕
Overview of noun powder
The noun powder has 3 senses
- powder, pulverization, pulverisation -- (a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized)
- gunpowder, powder -- (a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks)
- powder -- (any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder)
Overview of verb powder
The verb powder has 2 senses
- powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise -- (make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains")
- powder -- (apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig")