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verb(pow-der)to sprinkle or cover with or as if with powder
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verb(pow-der)to reduce or convert to powder
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verb(pow-der)to hit very hard
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noun(pow-der)matter in a finely divided state : particulate matter
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noun(pow-der)a preparation in the form of fine particles especially for medicinal or cosmetic use
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noun(pow-der)fine dry light snow
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plural noun(pow-der)effervescing salts consisting of one powder of sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and another of tartaric acid that are mixed in water and drunk as a mild cathartic
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noun(pow-der)a powder used as a leavening agent in making baked goods (such as quick breads) that typically consists of sodium bicarbonate, an acidic substance (such as cream of tartar), and starch or flour
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noun(pow-der)an explosive mixture of potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur used especially in fireworks and as a propellant in antique firearms
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noun(pow-der)a white powder consisting chiefly of calcium hydroxide, calcium chloride, and calcium hypochlorite and used as a bleach, disinfectant, or deodorant
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noun(pow-der)a spice mixture made with ground chiles
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noun(pow-der)a condiment consisting of several pungent ground spices (such as cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and turmeric)
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noun(pow-der)a powder of ipecac and opium formerly used as a pain reliever and diaphoretic
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noun(pow-der)any of a class of explosive propellants that produce comparatively little smoke on explosion and consist mostly of gelatinized nitrocellulose