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powder

/ˈpaʊdə/

/ˈpaʊdər/

powdernoun

powders

Translations

poudre

She sprinkled some talcum powder on the baby's skin to keep it dry.

Elle a saupoudré un peu de poudre de talc sur la peau du bébé pour la garder sèche.

Additional translations

poudreusePour la neige fraîche et légère.

poudreDans le domaine militaire et pyrotechnique.

poudreEn argot, pour une drogue illicite en poudre.

Definitions

A dry, bulk solid composed of a large number of very fine particles that may flow freely when shaken or tilted.

She sprinkled some talcum powder on the baby's skin to keep it dry.

Any dry substance in very fine particles that is used as an ingredient in cooking or baking.

The recipe called for a tablespoon of cocoa powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.

A loose, dry substance that is used as a cosmetic to give a matte finish to the skin.

She applied a light dusting of face powder to set her makeup.

A type of explosive used in firearms and fireworks.

The old musket was loaded with gunpowder before firing.

Loose, fine, freshly fallen snow, regarded as ideal for skiing or snowboarding.

Skiers rushed to the slopes to enjoy the fresh powder after the overnight storm.

(slang) An illicit powdered drug, especially cocaine.

He was arrested for carrying powder in his jacket pocket.

Synonyms

powdered substance

pulverized material

powderverb

powdered

Past Simple

powdered

Past Participle

powdering

ing-form

/ˈpaʊdə/

/ˈpaʊdər/

Translations

réduire en poudre

He powdered the spices using a mortar and pestle for the recipe.

Il a réduit les épices en poudre à l'aide d'un mortier et d'un pilon pour la recette.

poudrer

She powdered her face before going on stage to reduce the shine.

Elle a poudré son visage avant de monter sur scène pour réduire la brillance.

Definitions

To apply a fine, dry substance to a surface, typically to reduce shine or moisture.

She powdered her face before going on stage to reduce the shine.

To reduce a substance to a fine, dry form by crushing or grinding.

He powdered the spices using a mortar and pestle for the recipe.

Synonyms

powderadjective

/ˈpaʊdə/

/ˈpaʊdər/

Used attributively before another noun to show that the following noun consists of or relates to powder.

Translations

poudreuxSurtout pour la neige.

Fresh powder snow covered the mountain overnight.

La neige poudreuse fraîche a recouvert la montagne pendant la nuit.

Definitions

Occurring before another noun to denote that the thing described is made up of or resembles fine, dry particles.

Fresh powder snow covered the mountain overnight.

Synonyms