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powders

/ˈpaʊ.dɚz/

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noun

Pulver, Staub

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

Examples :

"Simple Sentence: "The old, crumbling building was covered in powders of brick and plaster." "

Das alte, bröckelnde Gebäude war mit Ziegel- und Putzpulver bedeckt.

substance material chemistry

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noun

Puder

A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.

Examples :

"After her dance class, Maria used baby powders to keep her skin dry and prevent chafing. "

Nach ihrem Tanzkurs benutzte Maria Babypuder, um ihre Haut trocken zu halten und Reibung zu vermeiden.

appearance substance body

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noun

Schießpulver, Schwarzpulver

An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

Examples :

"The miners used powders to blast through the rock and extract the ore. "

Die Bergleute verwendeten Schießpulver, um durch das Gestein zu sprengen und das Erz abzubauen.

material substance weapon military chemistry

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verb

Zu Pulver zermahlen, pulverisieren

To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

Examples :

"The chef powders the sugar into a fine dust before sprinkling it on the cake. "

Der Koch zermahlt den Zucker zu feinem Staub, bevor er ihn auf den Kuchen streut.

process chemistry material science

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verb

Bemehlen, bestäuben

To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

Examples :

"The baker powders the donuts with powdered sugar before putting them in the display case. "

Der Bäcker bestäubt die Donuts mit Puderzucker, bevor er sie in die Vitrine legt.

appearance style

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verb

Pudern, mit Puder bestäuben

To use powder on the hair or skin.

Examples :

"Before going on stage, the actor powders his face to reduce shine. "

Bevor der Schauspieler auf die Bühne geht, pudert er sein Gesicht, um den Glanz zu reduzieren.

appearance style body

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verb

Zu Pulver machen, pulverisieren

To turn into powder; to become powdery.

Examples :

"The old chalkboard dust powders easily when you wipe it with a dry cloth. "

Der alte Tafellöschstaub pulverisiert leicht, wenn man ihn mit einem trockenen Tuch abwischt.

material substance chemistry

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verb

Salzen, pökeln

To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

Examples :

"My grandmother powders the ham with salt before smoking it to help preserve it. "

Meine Großmutter salzt den Schinken, bevor sie ihn räuchert, um ihn haltbar zu machen.

food agriculture

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noun

Hellblau

A very pale blue colour.

Examples :

"The baby's room was painted in soft powders and creams. "

Das Babyzimmer war in Hellblau und Cremefarben gestrichen.

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Pulverschnee

Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing

Examples :

"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."

Erfahrene Skifahrer lieben es, auf Pulverschnee Ski zu fahren.

weather sport nature