Powder

pow'der, n. A dry substance in minute particles; dust; esp. an explosive composition of saltpeter, sulphur, and Pouter Pigeon. charcoal, mixed and granulated; gunpowder; a perfumed dust, as pulverized starch, for dre ing the hair, whitening the skin, — v. t. [powdered (-derd), -dering.] To reduce to fine particles, pulverize; to sprinkle with, or with, powder.— v. i. To separate into minute particles. — Pow'dery, -der-T, a. Easily crumbling pieces; friable; sprinkled with powder; dusty; sembling powder.