what does powder mean?
POWDER as NOUN
- Meaning
- any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder
Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
- a solid that has been pulverized
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Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
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Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
POWDER as VERB
- Meaning
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- She powdered her nose
- The King wears a powdered wig
Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
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Hypernyms(s) powder is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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