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powder
/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
When referring to a substance made of tiny particles, "powder" is usually an uncountable noun (e.g., "there is some powder on the table"). However, it can be countable when referring to different types of powders. In the context of skiing or snowboarding, "powder" is used as a specialized term for fresh, dry snow and is almost always uncountable. As a verb, it is most commonly used in beauty or medical contexts, meaning to apply a powder to a surface.
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Meanings
A fine, powdery substance consisting of many tiny particles.
"She sprinkled a little baking powder into the batter."
Freshly fallen snow.
"The skiers were thrilled by the deep powder on the mountain slopes."
To rub or sprinkle a substance in powder form onto something.
"He used a brush to powder his face before the performance."
To reduce something to a powder by crushing or grinding.
"The pharmacist will powder the tablets for the patient."