Powdered: meaning, definitions and examples

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powdered

 

[ หˆpaสŠdษ™rd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture description

The term 'powdered' refers to a finely ground or crushed form of a substance, typically dry and often used to describe food ingredients like sugar or spices. It implies a texture that is dust-like and can easily be dispersed or incorporated into other materials. Powdered substances are commonly used in cooking, baking, and even in industrial applications for their fine consistency and ability to dissolve quickly in liquids.

Synonyms

finely milled, ground, pulverized

Examples of usage

  • I prefer using powdered sugar for frosting.
  • She bought powdered spices for her curry.
  • The recipe calls for powdered cocoa.
  • He added powdered milk to his coffee.

Translations

Translations of the word "powdered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em pรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‰เคกเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pulverisiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serbuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะพัˆะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ proszkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ‰ๆœซ็Šถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en poudre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en polvo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toz halinde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุญูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prรกลกkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรกลกkovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ‰็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v prahu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ duftur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะฝั‚ะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en polvo

Etymology

The word 'powdered' comes from the verb 'to powder,' which itself originates from the noun 'powder.' The term 'powder' has its roots in the Latin word 'pulverem,' which means dust or powder. The evolution of language saw the adaptation of this term into Middle English as 'poudir.' Over time, the meaning has extended to describe various forms of ingredients that can be finely ground. The transition to an adjective form allows it to characterize a wide range of powdered substances, extending to both culinary contexts and industrial uses. Its usage has become increasingly relevant in modern cooking, where powder forms of spices, sugars, and other ingredients are preferred for their convenience and ease of use.

Word Frequency Rank

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