Noun
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any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
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toilet articles,
toiletry artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
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medicament,
medicinal drug,
medication,
medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies
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araroba,
chrysarobin,
goa powder a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
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aspirin powder,
headache powder a powdered form of aspirin
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baby powder powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
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dover's powder a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
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face powder cosmetic powder for the face
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a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
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pulverization,
pulverisation |
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solid a three-dimensional shape
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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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Verb
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apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"
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make up apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier; "She makes herself up every morning"
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talc apply talcum powder to (one's body)
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make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains"
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powderize,
powderise,
pulverize,
pulverise |
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disintegrate break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity; "The material disintegrated"; "the group disintegrated after the leader died"
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