noun🔗SharePulver, StaubThe fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust."Simple Sentence: "The old, crumbling building was covered in powders of brick and plaster." "Das alte, bröckelnde Gebäude war mit Ziegel- und Putzpulver bedeckt.substancematerialchemistryChat 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."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.appearancesubstancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchießpulver, SchwarzpulverAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder."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.materialsubstanceweaponmilitarychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Pulver zermahlen, pulverisierenTo reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder."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.processchemistrymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBemehlen, bestäubenTo sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder."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.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePudern, mit Puder bestäubenTo use powder on the hair or skin."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.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZu Pulver machen, pulverisierenTo turn into powder; to become powdery."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.materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalzen, pökelnTo sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat."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.foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHellblauA very pale blue colour."The baby's room was painted in soft powders and creams. "Das Babyzimmer war in Hellblau und Cremefarben gestrichen.colorChat 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.weathersportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
