- powder, pulverization, pulverisation - a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
--1 is a kind of solid
Derived forms: verb powder2, verb powderize2 - gunpowder, powder - a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
--2 is a kind of explosive
- powder - any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder
--3 is a kind of toiletry, toilet article, toiletries; medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
--3 has particulars:araroba, Goa powder, chrysarobin; aspirin powder, headache powder; baby powder; Dover's powder; face powder; toilet powder, bath powder, dusting powder Derived form: verb powder1
- powder - apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"
--1 is one way to make up
Sample sentence:Derived forms: noun powder3, noun powderer1
Somebody ----s something
- powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise - make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains"
--2 is one way to disintegrate
Sample sentences:Derived form: noun powder1
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something