Powder: meaning, definitions and examples
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powder
[ ˈpaʊdər ]
in cooking
Fine particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance. Powder is commonly used in cooking to add flavor, texture, or color to dishes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Add a pinch of garlic powder to the sauce for extra flavor.
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder to help the dough rise.
in cosmetics
A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles used in cosmetics for various purposes such as makeup, skincare, or hair care.
Synonyms
cosmetic powder, face powder, makeup powder
Examples of usage
- She applied a light dusting of face powder to set her foundation.
- The talcum powder helps to absorb excess oil on the skin.
Translations
Translations of the word "powder" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pó
🇮🇳 पाउडर
🇩🇪 Pulver
🇮🇩 bubuk
🇺🇦 порошок
🇵🇱 proszek
🇯🇵 粉 (こな)
🇫🇷 poudre
🇪🇸 polvo
🇹🇷 toz
🇰🇷 가루 (garu)
🇸🇦 مسحوق
🇨🇿 prášek
🇸🇰 prášok
🇨🇳 粉末 (fěnmò)
🇸🇮 prah
🇮🇸 duft
🇰🇿 ұнтақ
🇬🇪 ფხვნილი (p'khvnili)
🇦🇿 toz
🇲🇽 polvo
Word origin
The word 'powder' originated from Middle English 'poudre', which came from Old French 'poldre', ultimately from Latin 'pulvis, pulveris'. The use of powder has been prevalent throughout history in various fields such as cooking, cosmetics, and firearms, evolving to serve different purposes in modern times.
See also: power.