powders
Crushed dry substances
Powders is the plural of powder—fine dry particles of a substance.
The term often appears in contexts involving multiple types: baking powders, protein powders, medicinal powders.
As a verb form, powders means to apply powder: She powders her nose.
The phrase take a powder is dated slang meaning to leave quickly or disappear.
Acceptable in quality
- dustyCoated with fine particles
- talcumHydrated magnesium silicate powder
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- siltWaterborne earth particles
ash · pulverized · ground · milled · particulate · grit · silty · floury
Milled grain powder
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
- confectionersMakers of candy
spices · curry · chili · matcha · turmeric · cinnamon · garlic · onion
Hydrated magnesium silicate powder
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- kaolinWhiteite mineral for pottery
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
- boraxSodium borate compound
magnesia · phosphate · sulfur · calcium · charcoal · pumice · gypsum · limestone
fine
Acceptable in quality
- dustyCoated with fine particles
- talcumHydrated magnesium silicate powder
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
silt · ash · pulverized · ground · milled · particulate · grit · silty · floury · grainy
flour
Milled grain powder
- cocoaGround cacao seed powder
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
confectioners · spices · curry · chili · matcha · turmeric · cinnamon · garlic · onion · paprika
talcum
Hydrated magnesium silicate powder
borax · magnesia · phosphate · sulfur · calcium · charcoal · pumice · gypsum · limestone · boric
foundation
Underlying support structure
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
- eyeshadowTinted lid cosmetic
- highlighterLuminous ink pen
bronzer · setting · translucent · loose · pressed · mineral · compact · concealer · contour · illuminator
snow
Frozen crystalline precipitation
champagne · blower · packed · skiing · conditions · light · fluffy · accumulation · coating · sprinkling
- Pharmaceuticscapsules, tablets, tableting, coatings, controlled release
- Compoundingcompounding pharmacy, formulation, active ingredient, active ingredients, mortar and pestle
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- ingestiblesfood, drinks, beverages, medications, pills
- health supplementssupplements, vitamins, herbs, probiotics, herbal remedies
- remediesremedy, cure, medicine, treatment, medications
powdersbuilds
Creates by assembling parts
solidifies · consolidates · constructs · compacts · fuses
- powdered eggsDesiccated eggs for storage
- baby powderAbsorbent nursery dusting
- baking powderChemical rising agent
- powdered sugarFinely ground sweetener
- chili powderGround dried pepper blend
- cocoa powderPulverized roasted cacao solids
powder, powdered, gunpowder, powdery, baby powder, powdering, talcum powder, baking powder, black powder