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powdered

verb

Meaning

  • To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

  • To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

    "to powder one's hair"

  • To use powder on the hair or skin.

  • To turn into powder; to become powdery.

  • To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

Synonyms

comminute,
grind,
pound,
pulverize,
triturate

adjective

Meaning

  • Which has been made into a powder

    "powdered milk"

  • Which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)

    "powdered ladies"

  • Sprinkled with salt; salted; corned.

    "Powdered beef, pickled meats — Harvey."