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powdered

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powdered verb

  1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
  2. To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.“to powder one's hair”
  3. To use powder on the hair or skin.
  4. To turn into powder; to become powdery.

Adjective

powdered adjective

  1. Which has been made into a powder“powdered milk”
  2. Which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)“powdered ladies”
  3. Sprinkled with salt; salted; corned.“Powdered beef, pickled meats — Harvey.”

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