powder in WordNet English dictionary

1. a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
   gunpowder  powder 
   
2. any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
   powder 
   
3. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
   powder  pulverization  pulverisation 
   

1. apply powder to
   "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"
   powder 
   
2. make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
   "pulverize the grains"
   powderize  powderise  powder  pulverize  pulverise