Synonyms for powder
ˈpaʊ dərpow·der

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. powderverb

   To reduce to fine particles.

   Synonyms:
   pound, pulverize, triturate, grind, comminute

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. powder, pulverization, pulverisationnoun

   a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

   Synonyms:
   pulverisation, grind, mill, pulverization, gunpowder

2. gunpowder, powdernoun

   a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

   Synonyms:
   pulverisation, pulverization, gunpowder

3. powderverb

   any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

   Synonyms:
   pulverisation, pulverization, gunpowder

4. powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulveriseverb

   make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

   "pulverize the grains"

   Synonyms:
   pulverise, demolish, powderise, pulverize, powderize

5. powderverb

   apply powder to

   "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"

   Synonyms:
   powderise, pulverize, powderize, pulverise

Matched Categories

1. • Explosive
   • Make Up
   • Solid

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. powdernoun

   Synonyms:
   dust, pulverized substance

2. powdernoun

   Synonyms:
   gunpowder

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. powdernoun

   Synonyms:
   dust, pulverulence, cosmetic, rouge, pounce, efflorescence

2. powderverb

   Synonyms:
   pulverize, triturate, comminute, levigate

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:3.0 / 1 vote

1. List of paraphrases for "powder":

   powdered, gunpowder, powders, dust, cordite, talc, gsr, fan, fanling, keg

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. powder

   Synonyms:
   Chinese medicine San

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1. Luis Gonzalez:

   Around 100 tonnes of powder, 2.6 million detonators, 99 projectiles and around 3,000 cannon shells were found, the documentation that the captain had in regards to the merchandise that was being transported in the China-flagged vessel did not correspond to what we found.

2. Kylie Ivanir:

   To get even more sulforaphane absorption, you can sprinkle some mustard powder on top, blueberries are rich in certain anti-inflammatory polyphenols known as flavonoids that fight DNA damage and slow age-related damage to brain cells.

3. David Jones:

   I think Georgia is just going to explode onto the radar next year, we're talking about 500 varietals of grapes, the origin of wine production in the world, stunning mountains, powder snow, castles and food that's just over the top.

4. David Katz:

   There's not even a question -- the blank is not going to have a projectile, the part of the cartridge, the bullet is not going to be here. The cartridge will either be crimped or there will be some sort of wadding or plastic cap because the powder still needs to be contained.

5. Chris Langdon:

   In Europe, they add the powder to smoothies, or add flakes onto food, there hasn't been a lot of interest in using it in a fresh form. But this stuff is pretty amazing. When you fry it, which I have done, it tastes like bacon, not seaweed. And it's a pretty strong bacon flavor.