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 : "Simple Sentence: "The old, crumbling building was covered in powders of brick and plaster." " substance material chemistry 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 : "After her dance class, Maria used baby powders to keep her skin dry and prevent chafing. " appearance substance body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder. Examples : "The miners used powders to blast through the rock and extract the ore. " material substance weapon military chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " process chemistry material science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use powder on the hair or skin. Examples : "Before going on stage, the actor powders his face to reduce shine. " appearance style body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To turn into powder; to become powdery. Examples : "The old chalkboard dust powders easily when you wipe it with a dry cloth. " material substance chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat. Examples : "My grandmother powders the ham with salt before smoking it to help preserve it. " food agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A very pale blue colour. Examples : "The baby's room was painted in soft powders and creams. " color 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading