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powder noun

  /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
  • The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
  • (cosmetics) A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
 poudre

powder verb

  /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/
  • (transitive) To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
 saupoudrer, poudrer, pulvériser
  • (transitive) To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
 pulvériser, réduire en poudre, se pulvériser, se réduire en poudre
  • (intransitive) To use powder on the hair or skin.
 se poudrer, se repoudrer

powdering

poudrage

powdered adjective

  /ˈpaʊdəd/ , /ˈpaʊdɚd/
  • which has been made into a powder
 en poudre
  • which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)
 saupoudré
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