powder
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(verb) apply powder to, as of one's nose or other body parts |
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Related Words: make up, talc |
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(verb) reduce to powder; "powderize the herb" |
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Synonyms: powderize, pulverize |
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Related Words: bray, comminute, crunch, grind, mash |
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(noun) any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder |
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Related Words: Dover's powder, Goa powder, araroba, aspirin powder, baby powder, bath powder, chrysarobin, dusting powder, face powder, headache powder, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, toilet article, toilet powder, toiletries, toiletry |
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(noun) a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles |
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Related Words: pollen, solid |
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(noun) a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks |
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Synonyms: gunpowder |
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Related Words: explosive |
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