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1. A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
   - pulverization, pulverisation [Brit]
    
2. A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulphur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
   - gunpowder
    
3. Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

1. Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
   - powderize, powderise [Brit], pulverize, pulverise [Brit]
    
2. Apply powder to
   "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"

Derived forms: powdered, powdering, powders

Type of: disintegrate, explosive, make up, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, solid, toilet articles, toiletry

Encyclopedia: Powder, Copper and Coal