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powder

[pou-der] / ˈpaʊ dər /
NOUN
fine, loose grains made by crushing a solid
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Stir in one can of the fire-roasted tomatoes, along with the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili seasoning and beef bouillon.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

But the noise of the Bangkok crowd and trying to find his grip powder in his bag during the final match had hurt Antonsen's focus.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Katchinoff’s team studied how fine the powder should be, how best to release it and the tank conditions that aid helpful microorganisms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

And increasing numbers of people are buying the powder to prepare at home, too.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Either the copper percussion cap might fail to spark, or the black powder in the barrel might fail to ignite because of dampness.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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