powder dust
41powder — /ˈpaʊdə / (say powduh) noun 1. any solid substance in the state of fine, loose particles, as produced by crushing, grinding, or disintegration; dust. 2. a preparation in this form for some special purpose, as gunpowder, a medicinal powder, a… …
42Dust collector — Two rooftop dust collectors in Pristina, Kosovo A dust collector is a system used to enhance the quality of air released from industrial and commercial processes by collecting dust and other impurities from air or gas. Designed to handle heavy… …
43powder — pow|der1 [ˈpaudə US ər] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: poudre, from Latin pulvis dust ] 1.) [U and C] a dry substance in the form of very small grains ▪ curry powder ▪ talcum powder ▪ Grind the sugar into a powder . ▪ The paint …
44powder — 1. noun the residue was a pinkish powder Syn: dust, fine particles; talcum powder, talc 2. verb 1) she powdered her face Syn: dust, sprinkle/cover with powder 2) the grains are powdered Syn …
45powder — n. & v. n. 1 a substance in the form of fine dry particles. 2 a medicine or cosmetic in this form. 3 = GUNPOWDER. v.tr. 1 a apply powder to (powder one s nose). b sprinkle or decorate with or as with powder. 2 (esp. as powdered adj.) reduce to a… …
46dust — 1. noun 1) the desk was covered in dust Syn: dirt, grime, filth, smut, soot; fine powder 2) they fought in the dust Syn: earth, soil, dirt; ground 2. verb 1) …
47powder — powder1 powderer, n. /pow deuhr/, n. 1. any solid substance reduced to a state of fine, loose particles by crushing, grinding, disintegration, etc. 2. a preparation in this form, as gunpowder or face powder. 3. Also, powder snow. Skiing. loose,… …
48powder — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ fine ▪ chilli/chili, cocoa, curry, milk, protein ▪ baking ▪ soap …
49powder — {{11}}powder (n.) late 13c., from O.Fr. poudre (13c.), earlier pouldre (11c.), from L. pulverem (nom. pulvis) dust (see POLLEN (Cf. pollen)). In the sense powdered cosmetic, it is recorded from 1570s. In figurative sense, powder keg is first… …
50powder — I UK [ˈpaʊdə(r)] / US [ˈpaʊdər] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms powder : singular powder plural powders ** a) a soft dry substance that looks like dust or sand chilli powder The detergent is sold in both liquid and powder forms. b) makeup …
