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powder
/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
The word evokes a sense of extreme fineness and fragmentation. Whether it refers to chemical substances, cosmetics, or snow, the central image is one of particles so small they behave almost like a fluid, capable of being sprinkled, drifted, or dissolved. In a technical or culinary context, it implies a level of processing—something has been ground down from a solid state to achieve a specific consistency. It carries a neutral connotation but can lean toward the clinical (pharmaceuticals) or the aesthetic (makeup). When applied to snow, "powder" is highly positive and evocative of lightness and softness, contrasting with "slush" or "crust." It suggests an effortless glide and an untouched nature.
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意味
A fine, powdery substance consisting of many tiny particles.
"She sprinkled a little baking powder into the batter."
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."