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English to English noun
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a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized |  | source: wordnet30
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a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | | source: wordnet30
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any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder | | source: wordnet30
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The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or into which it falls by decay; dust. | | source: webster1913 verb
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make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust | | Example: pulverize the grains
source: wordnet30
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apply powder to | | Example: She powdered her nose
The King wears a powdered wig
source: wordnet30
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To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder; to comminute; to pulverize; to triturate. | | source: webster1913
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To be reduced to powder; to become like powder; as, some salts powder easily. | | source: webster1913
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