powder

• Substantiv, das einen Stoff in Form feiner trockener Partikel bezeichnet, der durch Zerkleinern, Mahlen oder Trocknen eines festen Materials entsteht. Auch für gepulverte Substanzen wie Medikamente, Kosmetika oder Schießpulver verwendet.

A noun referring to a substance in the form of fine, dry particles, produced by grinding, crushing, or drying a solid material.

1. Fine dry particlesA2formal

   A substance consisting of fine, loose, dry particles, often used in cooking, cosmetics, or industry.

   Pulver

   • She added a spoonful of baking powder to the mixture.
   • The baby's skin was covered in talcum powder.
   • The chemist ground the substance into a fine powder.

   Synonymedustflourmeal

2. Cosmetic powderA2informal

   A cosmetic product applied to the face to reduce shine or set makeup.

   Puder

   • She applied a light dusting of powder to her nose.
   • He uses a translucent powder to keep his skin matte.
   • The makeup artist recommended a loose powder for a natural look.

   Synonymeface powder

3. GunpowderB2formaltechnical

   An explosive substance used in firearms and fireworks.

   Schießpulver

   • The soldiers stored the powder in a secure magazine.
   • Gunpowder was a revolutionary invention in warfare.
   • The fireworks factory handled large quantities of powder.

   Synonymegunpowder

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas zu Pulver oder Staub zu zermahlen, oder etwas mit Pulver zu bestreuen oder zu bedecken.

A verb meaning to reduce something to a powder or dust, or to sprinkle or cover with powder.

1. Apply powderB1formal

   To apply a dry, fine substance (such as cosmetic powder or talcum) to a surface, typically the skin.

   Puder auftragen

   • She powdered her face before going out.
   • The nurse powdered the baby's skin after the bath.
   • He powdered his hands to improve his grip on the barbell.

   Synonymedredgedustpuffsprinkletalc

2. Reduce to powderB2formal

   To crush or grind something into a fine, dust-like substance.

   Zu Pulver zermahlen

   • The machine powders the grains into flour.
   • They powdered the dried herbs for medicinal use.
   • The mortar and pestle are used to powder spices.

   Synonymecomminutecrushgranulategrindmillpound

   Antonymecoagulatecompresscongealsolidify