Powder
noun
A substance that consists of very small grains or particles.
She put some powder in the coffee
Often appears as...
- powder room
- powder keg
verb
To cover or sprinkle something with powder.
Powder the cake with sugar before serving
Often appears as...
- powder your nose
- powder coat
noun
A type of dry cosmetic used on skin or face.
She applied the compact powder to her face
Often appears as...
- face powder
- baby powder
noun
A substance that consists of very small grains or particles.
She put some powder in the coffee
Often appears as...
- powder room
- powder keg
verb
To cover or sprinkle something with powder.
Powder the cake with sugar before serving
Often appears as...
- powder your nose
- powder coat
noun
A type of dry cosmetic used on skin or face.
She applied the compact powder to her face
Often appears as...
- face powder
- baby powder
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Related
Used to describe texture that's similar to sand or sawdust, but finer.
The flour was as fine as powder.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always White
Powder isn't always white; its color varies depending on the substance.
The artist used colored powder for the Holi festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
The word 'powder' is used metaphorically in expressions like 'powder keg' to indicate volatility.
The intense debate turned the meeting into a powder keg.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Related
Used to describe texture that's similar to sand or sawdust, but finer.
The flour was as fine as powder.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always White
Powder isn't always white; its color varies depending on the substance.
The artist used colored powder for the Holi festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
The word 'powder' is used metaphorically in expressions like 'powder keg' to indicate volatility.
The intense debate turned the meeting into a powder keg.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Related
Used to describe texture that's similar to sand or sawdust, but finer.
The flour was as fine as powder.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always White
Powder isn't always white; its color varies depending on the substance.
The artist used colored powder for the Holi festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
The word 'powder' is used metaphorically in expressions like 'powder keg' to indicate volatility.
The intense debate turned the meeting into a powder keg.
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The deadly irony of...
were trying to create a potion for immortality. Instead, what they created was a flammable powder that burned down many of their homes. They quickly realized that this black powder, which they called fire medicine, was precisely the opposite of something that would make you live forever. In these early days,
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If I should have a...
And what was left of the city soon followed. The long-lasting damage of nuclear radiation caused an entire city and its population to turn into powder. When I was born, my mom says I looked around the whole hospital room with a stare that said, "This? I've done this before." She says I have old eyes.
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Spotting the World's...
The fact that this is happening in the middle of the Powder House is pretty weird, but it shows that it's now a perfect habitat for so many bits of wildlife. and all these these walls make great support systems for their webs. But I think we had better leave them to it. Let them do their thing.
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The freakonomics of...
It had a huge impact on life. So what was it about crack cocaine? It was a brilliant way of getting the brain high. Because you could smoke crack cocaine -- you can't smoke powdered cocaine -- and smoking is a much more efficient mechanism of delivering a high than snorting it.
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How does asthma work? -...
These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways using a liquid mist or fine powder to treat the problem at its source. They come in two forms. There are reliever medications,
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The ingredient in almost...
and the water-soluble sugar particles, making them easier to combine into a smooth mixture. A similar process happens in powdered products that need to be instantly rehydrated. Soy lecithin bonds with the water and helps the powder disperse more quickly.
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How to spot a fad diet -...
like drinks, bars, or powders. The truth is shedding pounds in the long run simply doesn't have a quick-fix solution. Not all diet crazes tout weight loss. What about claims of superfoods, cleanses, and other body-boosting solutions?
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Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
I daydreamed like I did as a little girl and I imagined myself walking gracefully, helping other people through my journey and snowboarding again. And I didn't just see myself carving down a mountain of powder,
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HAZMAT Weed Bust PIPE...
material the powdered lagg material or attractant is bait Rex sodium it's a solid it's heavy we have to vacuum this solid out of the tanker truck otherwise there's no way to reach the narcotics
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Mother Nature’s...
soups they're very nutritious all the leaves can be dried pounded and made into powder and this powder can be stored and eaten stored for the lean times which is very important
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
were trying to create a potion for immortality. Instead, what they created was a flammable powder that burned down many of their homes. They quickly realized that this black powder, which they called fire medicine, was precisely the opposite of something that would make you live forever. In these early days,
Video examples
If I should have a...
And what was left of the city soon followed. The long-lasting damage of nuclear radiation caused an entire city and its population to turn into powder. When I was born, my mom says I looked around the whole hospital room with a stare that said, "This? I've done this before." She says I have old eyes.
Video examples
Spotting the World's...
The fact that this is happening in the middle of the Powder House is pretty weird, but it shows that it's now a perfect habitat for so many bits of wildlife. and all these these walls make great support systems for their webs. But I think we had better leave them to it. Let them do their thing.
Video examples
The freakonomics of...
It had a huge impact on life. So what was it about crack cocaine? It was a brilliant way of getting the brain high. Because you could smoke crack cocaine -- you can't smoke powdered cocaine -- and smoking is a much more efficient mechanism of delivering a high than snorting it.
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways using a liquid mist or fine powder to treat the problem at its source. They come in two forms. There are reliever medications,
Video examples
The ingredient in almost...
and the water-soluble sugar particles, making them easier to combine into a smooth mixture. A similar process happens in powdered products that need to be instantly rehydrated. Soy lecithin bonds with the water and helps the powder disperse more quickly.
Video examples
How to spot a fad diet -...
like drinks, bars, or powders. The truth is shedding pounds in the long run simply doesn't have a quick-fix solution. Not all diet crazes tout weight loss. What about claims of superfoods, cleanses, and other body-boosting solutions?
Video examples
Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
I daydreamed like I did as a little girl and I imagined myself walking gracefully, helping other people through my journey and snowboarding again. And I didn't just see myself carving down a mountain of powder,
Video examples
HAZMAT Weed Bust PIPE...
material the powdered lagg material or attractant is bait Rex sodium it's a solid it's heavy we have to vacuum this solid out of the tanker truck otherwise there's no way to reach the narcotics
Video examples
Mother Nature’s...
soups they're very nutritious all the leaves can be dried pounded and made into powder and this powder can be stored and eaten stored for the lean times which is very important
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Quote examples
Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
My grandmother has strongly influenced my approach to beauty. She has always cared for her skin by cleansing and washing her face with warm water in the morning. At all times, she has lipstick on and her face is immaculately powdered - she follows the same routine to this day and looks great at 94.
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Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
I don't like my hockey sticks touching other sticks, and I don't like them crossing one another, and I kind of have them hidden in the corner. I put baby powder on the ends. I think it's essentially a matter of taking care of what takes care of you.
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Homer Hickam
American Author
Throughout my childhood, when I raised my blanket in the morning, I saw a black, sparkling powder float off it. My socks were always black with coal dirt when I took off my shoes at night.
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Colin Powell
American Statesman
It's not just a matter of whether you support Obama or Romney. It's who they have coming with them. I always keep my powder dry, as they say in the military.
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Debi Mazar
American Actress
I started doing makeup to make a living. Then I said, You're not supposed to be putting powder on other people. You're supposed to be powdering yourself.
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Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
The three great elements of modern civilization, Gun powder, Printing, and the Protestant religion.
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GloZell
American Comedian
I thought I was healthy... well, my eggs were a little powdered.
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Art Blakey
American Musician
What ever truth drops on it eventually grinds to a powder.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
I got this powdered water - now I don't know what to add.
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Jack Schlossberg
American Celebrity
I love protein powder.
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Emilia Wickstead
New Zealander Designer
My grandmother has strongly influenced my approach to beauty. She has always cared for her skin by cleansing and washing her face with warm water in the morning. At all times, she has lipstick on and her face is immaculately powdered - she follows the same routine to this day and looks great at 94.
Quote examples
Wayne Gretzky
Canadian Hockey Player
I don't like my hockey sticks touching other sticks, and I don't like them crossing one another, and I kind of have them hidden in the corner. I put baby powder on the ends. I think it's essentially a matter of taking care of what takes care of you.
Quote examples
Homer Hickam
American Author
Throughout my childhood, when I raised my blanket in the morning, I saw a black, sparkling powder float off it. My socks were always black with coal dirt when I took off my shoes at night.
Quote examples
Colin Powell
American Statesman
It's not just a matter of whether you support Obama or Romney. It's who they have coming with them. I always keep my powder dry, as they say in the military.
Quote examples
Debi Mazar
American Actress
I started doing makeup to make a living. Then I said, You're not supposed to be putting powder on other people. You're supposed to be powdering yourself.
Quote examples
Thomas Carlyle
Scottish Philosopher
The three great elements of modern civilization, Gun powder, Printing, and the Protestant religion.
Quote examples
GloZell
American Comedian
I thought I was healthy... well, my eggs were a little powdered.
Quote examples
Art Blakey
American Musician
What ever truth drops on it eventually grinds to a powder.
Quote examples
Steven Wright
American Comedian
I got this powdered water - now I don't know what to add.
Quote examples
Jack Schlossberg
American Celebrity
I love protein powder.
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