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flour
[U] Uncountable
This term evokes the dry, dusty atmosphere of a bakery or a pantry. It suggests a raw, foundational ingredient that requires a catalyst like water or heat to transform into something solid and edible. While often associated with wheat, the word now covers a wide range of gluten-free alternatives. It carries a neutral, utilitarian connotation, focusing on the physical property of being a fine powder rather than the taste of the final product.
Used as a mass noun when referring to the powder in general or as an ingredient in a recipe.