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Noun
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(n)
powder
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pulverization
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pulverisation
(a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized)
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derivationally related form
S:
(n)
gunpowder
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powder
(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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S:
(n)
powder
(any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder)
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W:
(v)
powder
[Related to:
powder
] (apply powder to)
"She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"
Verb
S:
(v)
powderize
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powderise
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powder
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pulverize
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pulverise
(make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust)
"pulverize the grains"
S:
(v)
powder
(apply powder to)
"She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"