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    pow·der
    /ˈpoudər/

    noun

    • 1. fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance: "crush the poppy seeds to a powder"
    • 2. light, dry, newly fallen snow: "in Aspen, blue skies and good powder drew in record numbers"

    verb

    • 1. apply powder to (the face or body): "she powdered her face and put on a dab of perfume" Similar dustsprinkle/dredge/cover with powdertalc
    • 2. reduce (a substance) to a powder by drying or crushing it: "then the rose petals are dried and powdered" Similar crushgrindpulverizepound

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  2. pharmacyinfoline.com › efflorescent-hygroscopic-deliquescentEfflorescent, Hygroscopic, and Deliquescent powders

    5 days ago · In pharmaceuticals, efflorescent powders refer to powdered substances that have the ability to lose water molecules when exposed to air, resulting in the formation of a crystalline deposit on the surface. This process is known as efflorescence.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SeleniumSelenium - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · When prepared in chemical reactions, selenium is usually an amorphous, brick-red powder. When rapidly melted, it forms the black, vitreous form, usually sold commercially as beads. [11] The structure of black selenium is irregular and complex and consists of polymeric rings with up to 1000 atoms per ring.

  4. www.tarladalal.com › glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645iWhat is haldi powder, turmeric powder? glossary | benefits | uses...

    3 days ago · Turmeric powder is a bright yellow spice powder made from dried turmeric rhizomes. While its slightly peppery and warm flavour; vibrant colour; and preservative properties make it a great culinary ingredient, the presence of ‘curcumin’ makes is suitable for cosmetic and medicinal purposes too.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › keep one's powder dryKeep one's powder dry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    5 days ago · The meaning of KEEP ONE'S POWDER DRY is to be calm and ready for a possible problem in the future. How to use keep one's powder dry in a sentence.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › medical › dusting powderDusting powder Definition & Meaning | Merriam-Webster Medical

    4 days ago · The meaning of DUSTING POWDER is a powder used on the skin or on wounds especially for allaying irritation or absorbing moisture.

  7. www.britannica.com › science › oxalic-acidOxalic acid | Formula, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

    Aug 29, 2024 · oxalic acid, a colourless, crystalline, toxic organic compound belonging to the family of carboxylic acids. Oxalic acid is widely used as an acid rinse in laundries, where it is effective in removing rust and ink stains because it converts most insoluble iron compounds into a soluble complex ion.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DDTDDT - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, commonly known as DDT, is a colorless, tasteless, and almost odorless crystalline chemical compound, [5] an organochloride. Originally developed as an insecticide, it became infamous for its environmental impacts. DDT was first synthesized in 1874 by the Austrian chemist Othmar Zeidler.