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powdery

/ˈpaʊdəɹi/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to powder.

Examples :

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

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powder noun

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

"The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "

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baked verb

/beɪkt/

(with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven.

"I baked a delicious cherry pie."

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sugar noun

/ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/

Sucrose in the form of small crystals, obtained from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink.

"My grandmother added a generous spoonful of sugar to her tea. "

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powdered verb

/ˈpaʊdəd/ /ˈpaʊdərd/

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

"The chef powdered the sugar to make a delicate topping for the cake. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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freshly adverb

/ˈfɹɛʃli/

Recently, newly.

"The freshly picked flowers will wilt in a few days but for now are still fragrant."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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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."

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layer noun

/leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/

A single thickness of some material covering a surface.

"After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer."

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baker noun

/ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/

A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.

"The local baker sells delicious croissants and sourdough bread. "

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donuts noun

/ˈdoʊnʌts/ /ˈdoʊnəts/

A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape, and mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, sometimes filled with jelly, custard or cream.

"We bought a dozen donuts for breakfast this morning. "

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top noun

/tɒp/ /tɑp/

The highest or uppermost part of something.

"His kite got caught at the top of the tree."