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powdered

The correct spelling is powdered.

How to pronounce powdered

verb

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The correct spelling is powdered. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder. For example: "to powder one's hair"

Usage Examples

to powder one's hair

powdered milk

powdered ladies

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.
  2. 2.To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.
  3. 3.To use powder on the hair or skin.
  4. 4.To turn into powder; to become powdery.
  5. 5.To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat.

adjective

  1. 1.Which has been made into a powder
  2. 2.Which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)
  3. 3.Sprinkled with salt; salted; corned.

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