pulverulent
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In this pulverulent state the gold is mixed with 1⁄12th of its weight of oxide of bismuth, together with a small quantity of borax and gum water.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
As might be anticipated, this has considerable effect on the contour of the spores, which in pulverulent species are shorter, broader, and more ovate than in the compact species.
From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke
P. campan. striate, tawny yellow when moist, ochre when dry, edge fimbriately toothed with the veil; g. adnate, yellow then ochre; s. rigid, pulverulent, yellowish; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee
When the vein-stuff has been raised it is reduced to a pulverulent condition, to liberate the gold from the gangue.
From The Romance of Industry and Invention by Robert Cochrane
When specimens are very old and decaying, the interior may become pulverulent or deliquescent.
From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke
