Definition of powder

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  • powder is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • powder is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • powder is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of powder

  • a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gunpowder
  • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. powderise
    2. powderize
    3. pulverise
    4. pulverize
  • a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. pulverisation
    2. pulverization
  • any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (noun)
  • apply powder to (verb)

    Examples

    1. She powdered her nose
    2. The King wears a powdered wig

See definition of powder in Merriam Webster