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powdered

/ˈpaʊdəd/ /ˈpaʊdərd/

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

Examples :

"The chef powdered the sugar to make a delicate topping for the cake. "
process material chemistry substance

Related Words

Illustration meatloaf

meatloaf noun

/ˈmiːtləʊf/ /ˈmitloʊf/

A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

"For his meatloaf, he mixed the meat, eggs, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce and a can of beer according to the instructions, then diced in an apple he had lying around."

Illustration powdery

powdery adjective

/ˈpaʊdəɹi/

Of or pertaining to powder.

"The baker sprinkled a powdery layer of powdered sugar on top of the freshly baked donuts. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration referring

referring verb

/rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/ /rəˈfɜːrɪŋ/

To direct the attention of.

"The teacher was referring to the homework assignment when she said it was due tomorrow. "

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration delicate

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

Illustration finished

finished verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration sprinkled

sprinkled verb

/ˈsprɪŋkəld/ /ˈsprɪŋkəɫd/

To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

"The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration sprinkle

sprinkle noun

/ˈspɹɪŋkəl/

A light covering with a sprinkled substance.

"He decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter."

Illustration topping

topping verb

/ˈtɒpɪŋ/ /ˈtɑpɪŋ/

To cover on the top or with a top.

"I like my ice cream topped with chocolate sauce."