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any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig" a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains" |
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