powdering
Coating with particles
Powdering is the act of applying powder to a surface, or of reducing something to powder.
A cook powdering sugar over pastries, a Victorian lady powdering her face, or machinery powdering grain into flour.
The word can describe gradual disintegration: The old plaster was powdering at the touch.
Underlying support structure
- compactTightly packed together
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
- eyeshadowTinted lid cosmetic
- bronzerComplexion-warming makeup
highlighter · concealer · setting · translucent · finishing · contour · kabuki · puff
Milled grain powder
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
- confectionersMakers of candy
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
dusting · dredging · coating · sifting · baking · seasoning · sprinkling · cinnamon
Removing surface grime
- flurriesBrief, light precipitation
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- flakesThin, flat pieces
- frostingSweet cake covering
coating · sprinkling · fresh · covering · topping · icing · sugaring · delicate
Molar action sometimes
- crushingOverwhelming in intensity
- millingProcessing grain mechanically
- mortarGrinding bowl or binder
- pestleBowl's crushing companion
fine · particles · dust · granules · crumbling · atomizing · disintegrating · micronizing
Hydrated magnesium silicate powder
- bodyPhysical structure, living thing
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- roseStood up, or fragrant bloom
jasmine · sandalwood · aftershave · dusting · perfumed · toiletry · freshening · grooming
foundation
Underlying support structure
bronzer · highlighter · concealer · setting · translucent · finishing · contour · kabuki · puff · pressed
flour
Milled grain powder
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
- confectionersMakers of candy
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
cornstarch · dusting · dredging · coating · sifting · baking · seasoning · sprinkling · cinnamon · matcha
dusting
Removing surface grime
frosting · coating · sprinkling · fresh · covering · topping · icing · sugaring · delicate · fine
grinding
Molar action sometimes
pestle · fine · particles · dust · granules · crumbling · atomizing · disintegrating · micronizing · reducing
talcum
Hydrated magnesium silicate powder
rose · jasmine · sandalwood · aftershave · dusting · perfumed · toiletry · freshening · grooming · bath
- beauty routinesmoisturizing, exfoliating, cleansing, toning, masking
- grindinggrinding, milling, crushing, pulverizing, granulation
- platingplating, garnish, garnishing, presentation, microgreens
- caregivingcaregiver, take care, nurture, look after, compassionate care
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, lacquering, plating
- sprucing upbeautifying, freshening, freshening up, grooming, primping
powderingcaking
Solidifying into chunks
clumping · solidifying · coagulating · compacting · congealing
powder, powdered, gunpowder, powdery, powders, baby powder, talcum powder, baking powder, black powder