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. Patrick Mullin:

   We vehemently dispute the notion that the coating powder sold by my client can be used for either missile production or nuclear application, it is rather used primarily for industrial purposes.

2. Justice Department:

   The crack/powder sentencing disparity has unquestionably led to unjustified differences in sentences for trafficking in two forms of the same substance, as well as unwarranted racial disparities in its application, the sentencing disparity was based on misinformation about the pharmacology of cocaine and its effects, and it is unnecessary to address the genuine and critical societal problems associated with trafficking cocaine, including violent crime.

3. Chen Zhanheng:

   Traders go through all kinds of channels and make false product declarations at customs - marking it as alumina or even washing powder.

4. The CDC:

   In interviews, ill people answered questions about the foods they ate and other exposures in the months before they became ill. Eight (73 percent) of 11 people interviewed reported consuming kratom in pills, powder or tea.

5. Chief Executive Joe Jimenez:

   We're looking at everything that's out there, the reason why Novartis hasn't moved is that assets are very expensive right now and I think we're going to hold our powder, we're going to see what happens in the markets.