powder - noun

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

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

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

powder - verb

• make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
• apply powder to

powder - thesaurus

gunpowder   powderise   powderize   pulverisation   pulverise   pulverization   pulverize