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POWDERING

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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Powdering.

Powdering - as a noun

A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pulverisationpulverization

A mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gunpowder
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
explosive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
medicamentmedicationmedicinal drugmedicinetoilet articlestoiletry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Powdering - as a verb

Make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

Example: "Pulverize the grains"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
powderisepowderizepulverisepulverize

Apply powder to

Example: "She powdered her nose"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was powdering her face before going out."
"He powdering his hands before the gymnastics routine."
"The baker was powdering the freshly baked doughnuts."
"The makeup artist was powdering the actress's nose."
"He powdering his hair to achieve a gray color for the costume."
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Word Game Points

Is POWDERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, powdering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POWDERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is POWDERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, powdering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POWDERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is POWDERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, powdering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POWDERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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