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powder

[pou-der] / ˈpaʊ dər /
NOUN
fine, loose grains made by crushing a solid
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From there, I add red pepper flakes, dried oregano, garlic powder and whatever leafy herbs need using up.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

I have ordered protein powder in America that took longer to arrive than the entire Maltese national election took to occur.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Skim milk powder rose on solid import demand from the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, while whole milk powder was mixed, with modest price increases in Oceania offset by lower quotations in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

UK-based Fermtech is transforming cocoa shells, which are normally thrown away, into a cocoa powder substitute, using fermentation.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Doc let us fill up our bags again from his supply, but he promised he would take us out to the cemetery one day so we could gather dirt to make our own protection powder.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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