powdered

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été réduit en poudre ou qui se présente sous forme de fines particules ou de poudre.

Describes something that has been reduced to or is in the form of fine particles or powder.

1. Consisting of fine particlesB1formal

   Reduced to or consisting of a fine, dust-like form.

   en poudre

   • She used powdered sugar to decorate the cake.
   • The chemist mixed a powdered substance with water.
   • Powdered milk is often used in emergency food supplies.

   Synonymescrushedfinegroundpowderypulverized

   Antonymescoarsegranularsolid

• Verbe signifiant réduire quelque chose en poudre ou en poussière, ou saupoudrer/couvrir de poudre.

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.

   poudrer

   • 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.

   Synonymesdredgedustpuffsprinkletalc

2. Reduce to powderB2formal

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

   Réduire en poudre

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

   Synonymescomminutecrushgranulategrindmillpound

   Antonymescoagulatecompresscongealsolidify