noun Download 🔗Share The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. Examples : "The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. " substance material essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing. Examples : "Before her presentation, Sarah applied a light layer of face powder to reduce her shine. " appearance body substance essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder. Examples : "The demolition crew carefully loaded the powder into the hole before blasting the rock. " material substance weapon military essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder. Examples : "The chef powdered the sugar to make the frosting smooth. " material substance process chemistry essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder. Examples : "The chef powdered the sugar onto the finished cake. " appearance material essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use powder on the hair or skin. Examples : "Before the school dance, Sarah powdered her nose. " appearance body essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn into powder; to become powdery. Examples : "The old, damp paint on the wall will powder if you try to scrape it off. " material substance chemistry process essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat. Examples : "The cook powdered the roast chicken with salt before putting it in the oven. " food agriculture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A very pale blue colour. Examples : "The painter mixed the powder with white to create a very pale blue for the sky in her painting. " color essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing Examples : "Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow." weather sport nature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading