powder
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1. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | toilet articles, toiletry, |
| definition | : | artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | baby powder, |
| definition | : | powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | dover's powder, |
| definition | : | a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | face powder, |
| definition | : | cosmetic powder for the face (noun.artifact) |
2. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | solid, |
| definition | : | matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure (noun.substance) |
3. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | explosive, |
| definition | : | a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck (noun.artifact) |
4. apply powder to (verb.body)
| hypernym | : | make up, |
| definition | : | apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | talc, |
| definition | : | apply talcum powder to (one's body) (verb.body) |
5. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | disintegrate, |
| definition | : | break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity (verb.change) |
6. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | powder, |
| definition | : | apply powder to (verb.body) |
7. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized (noun.substance)
8. apply powder to (verb.body)
| derivation | : | powder, |
| definition | : | any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | powderer, |
| definition | : | someone who applies or scatters powder (noun.person) |
9. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust (verb.change)
| derivation | : | powder, pulverisation, pulverization, |
| definition | : | a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized (noun.substance) |
10. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | powder, |
| definition | : | apply powder to (verb.body) |
11. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized (noun.substance)
12. apply powder to (verb.body)
| derivation | : | powder, |
| definition | : | any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | powderer, |
| definition | : | someone who applies or scatters powder (noun.person) |
13. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust (verb.change)
| derivation | : | powder, pulverisation, pulverization, |
| definition | : | a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized (noun.substance) |
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