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powder

noun
  1. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
  2. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles
    pulverization
  3. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
    gunpowder
verb
  1. apply powder to
    “They powdered their nose.”
  2. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
    powderizepowderisepulverisepulverize