nounπShareThe 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." "substancematerialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "appearancesubstancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder."The miners used powders to blast through the rock and extract the ore. "materialsubstanceweaponmilitarychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "processchemistrymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder."The baker powders the donuts with powdered sugar before putting them in the display case. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use powder on the hair or skin."Before going on stage, the actor powders his face to reduce shine. "appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn into powder; to become powdery."The old chalkboard dust powders easily when you wipe it with a dry cloth. "materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat."My grandmother powders the ham with salt before smoking it to help preserve it. "foodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very pale blue colour."The baby's room was painted in soft powders and creams. "colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing"Expert skiers love skiing on powder snow."weathersportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
