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pow·der

 (pou′dər)
n.
1. A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles.
2. Any of various preparations in the form of powder, as certain cosmetics and medicines.
3. A dry explosive mixture, such as gunpowder.
4. Light dry snow.
tr.v. pow·dered, pow·der·ing, pow·ders
1. To turn into or produce as a powder: tea that is powdered.
2. To put powder on: powdered the cake with sugar.
3. To strew or ornament with small objects or flecks: The stars powdered the sky.
Idioms:
keep (one's) powder dry
To be ready for a challenge with little warning.
take a powder
To make a quick departure; run away.

[Middle English poudre, from Old French, from Latin pulvis, pulver-.]

pow′der·er n.
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powdered

(ˈpaʊdəd)
adj
in the form of a powdercovered with powder
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.powdered - consisting of fine particles; "powdered cellulose"; "powdery snow"; "pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding"
fine - of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles; "wood with a fine grain"; "fine powdery snow"; "fine rain"; "batiste is a cotton fabric with a fine weave"; "covered with a fine film of dust"
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powdered

adjective dried, dehydrated, freeze-dried powdered milk
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Translations
مَسْحوق
práškový
knust
porított
duftkenndur, sem er í duftformi

powdered

[ˈpaʊdəd]
A. ADJen polvo
B. CPD powdered milk Nleche f en polvo
powdered sugar N (US) → azúcar m glasé, azúcar m en polvo, azúcar m flor (S. Cone)
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powdered

[ˈpaʊdərd] adj [gelatine, egg] → en poudre powdered milkpowdered milk nlait m en poudrepowdered sugar n (US)sucre m glacepowder keg n
(lit)baril m de poudre
(fig)baril m de poudre
to be sitting on a powder keg → être assis sur un baril de poudrepowder puff nhouppette fpowder room n (= toilets) → toilettes fpl pour dames
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powdered

adj
(= covered with powder) face, wiggepudert
(= in powder form) coffeelöslich; eggpulverisiert; powdered chalkKreidepulver nt; powdered sugar (US) → Puderzucker m, → Staubzucker m (Aus)
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powdered

[ˈpaʊdəd] adj powdered milklatte m in polvere
powdered sugar (Am) → zucchero a velo
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powder

(ˈpaudə) noun
1. any substance in the form of fine particles. soap powder; milk-powder.
2. a special kind of substance in this form, used as a cosmetic etc. face-powder; talcum powder.
3. formerly, gunpowder. powder and shot.
verb
to put powder on (one's face or body). She powdered her nose.
ˈpowdered adjective
in the form of fine particles of dust. powdered chocolate.
ˈpowdery adjective
like powder. powdery soil.
powder puff
a piece of very soft material used to apply face-powder etc.
ˈpowder room noun
a women's restroom.
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powdered

adj en polvo
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* 1 teaspoon chopped green chilli * 1/4 cup boiled, chopped walnuts * 1/4 cup green French beans * 1 1/2 tablespoon powdered cashews * 2 pinches salt * 1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric * 1 teaspoon coriander powder * 1 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder * 1 tablespoon khoya * 1/2 cup grated boiled banana * 1 pinch salt 1 pinch crushed black pepper * 1/4 cup boiled, grated boiled potato * 1 tablespoon grated paneer * 1/2 tablespoon powdered almonds * 1/2 tablespoon powdered walnuts * 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder * 1 teaspoon refined oil Preparation * In a pan, add oil, ginger-garlic paste, finely chopped green chillies, boiled and chopped walnuts, chopped French beans, cashew nut powder, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, khoya and mix.
ISLAMABAD -- Ministry of National Food Security and Research has proposed to remove existing 10 per cent Sales Tax (ST) on locally manufactured powdered milk to promote its production.
"Powder coatings, which are available in powdered or free-flowing form, does not involve the use of solvents compared to liquid coatings and hence offers environmental sustainability."
Summary: Chocolate powdered drinks can be mixed with water or milk to prepare instant chocolate drinks.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines on Thursday warned the public against the use of powdered gloves.
Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited has released a new MEG-3 powder that allows omega 3 EPA/DHA to be successfully incorporated into a variety of dry blend applications such as meal replacement powders, powdered juice mixes, protein powders, weight management powders and powdered sports drinks.
Then, blow across the powdered area to remove more of the powder.
Think chicory coffee and a plate of three-because that's how they serve the fried fritter down there-perfect squares dusted with powdered sugar.