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Powder definition: any solid substance reduced to a state of fine, loose particles by crushing, grinding, disintegration, etc.. See examples of POWDER used in a sentence.
noun. uk / ˈpaʊ.də r/ us / ˈpaʊ.dɚ / Add to word list. B1 [ C or U ] a loose, dry substance that consists of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking something up and crushing it: curry / chilli powder. talcum powder. A packet of white powder was found and police scientists are analysing it.
1. A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles. 2. Any of various preparations in the form of powder, as certain cosmetics and medicines. 3. A dry explosive mixture, such as gunpowder. 4. Light dry snow. tr.v. pow·dered, pow·der·ing, pow·ders. 1.
a loose, dry substance that consists of extremely small pieces, usually made by breaking something up and crushing it: curry / chili powder. talcum powder. A bag of white powder was found and police scientists are analyzing it. You'll get more flavor from the spices if you grind them into a powder.
A powder is a dry, bulk solid composed of many very fine particles that may flow freely when shaken or tilted. Powders are a special sub-class of granular materials, although the terms powder and granular are sometimes used to distinguish separate classes of material.
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Definition of powder noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
