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What does powder mean?

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Noun
  1. The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
  2. (cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
  3. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
  4. (informal) Light, dry, fluffy snow.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
  2. (transitive) To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
  3. (intransitive) To use powder on the hair or skin.
  4. (intransitive) To turn into powder; to become powdery.
  5. (obsolete, transitive) To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
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