2syllables
powdered
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Definitions ofpowdered
1verb
- To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
- To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
Example: "to powder one's hair"
- To use powder on the hair or skin.
- To turn into powder; to become powdery.
- To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.
1adjective
- Which has been made into a powder
Example: "powdered milk"
- Which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)
Example: "powdered ladies"
- Sprinkled with salt; salted; corned.
Example: "Powdered beef, pickled meats — Harvey."
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