noun🔗SharePulver, StaubThe fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust."The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "Das alte Buch war mit einer feinen Staubschicht bedeckt.substancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePuderA mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing."Before her presentation, Sarah applied a light layer of face powder to reduce her shine. "Vor ihrer Präsentation trug Sarah eine dünne Schicht Puder auf, um ihren Glanz zu reduzieren.appearancebodysubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchießpulver, SchwarzpulverAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder."The demolition crew carefully loaded the powder into the hole before blasting the rock. "Das Abbruchteam lud das Schießpulver vorsichtig in das Loch, bevor es den Felsen sprengte.materialsubstanceweaponmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Pulver zermahlen, pulverisierenTo reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder."The chef powdered the sugar to make the frosting smooth. "Der Koch pulverisierte den Zucker, um das Frosting glatt zu machen.materialsubstanceprocesschemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBemehlen, bestäubenTo sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder."The chef powdered the sugar onto the finished cake. "Der Koch bemehlte den fertigen Kuchen mit Puderzucker.appearancematerialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePudern, bestäubenTo use powder on the hair or skin."Before the school dance, Sarah powdered her nose. "Vor dem Schulball puderte Sarah ihre Nase.appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Pulver machen, pulverisierenTo turn into powder; to become powdery."The old, damp paint on the wall will powder if you try to scrape it off. "Die alte, feuchte Farbe an der Wand wird zu Pulver, wenn du versuchst, sie abzukratzen.materialsubstancechemistryprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalzen, pökelnTo sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat."The cook powdered the roast chicken with salt before putting it in the oven. "Der Koch salzte das Brathähnchen, bevor er es in den Ofen schob.foodagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHellblau, PuderblauA very pale blue colour."The painter mixed the powder with white to create a very pale blue for the sky in her painting. "Der Maler mischte das Hellblau mit Weiß, um ein sehr helles Blau für den Himmel in ihrem Gemälde zu erzeugen.coloressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePulverschneeFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."Erfahrene Skifahrer lieben es, auf Pulverschnee Ski zu fahren.weathersportnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading