# powdered

Pronunciation: US say "POW-durd" /ˈpaʊdɚd/; UK say "POW-duhd" /ˈpaʊdəd/

## Adjective

1. Reduced to a fine, dry powder by grinding, crushing, or drying.
   - Simple: Made into a fine, dry dust by grinding or crushing something solid.
   - _The recipe calls for two teaspoons of powdered ginger._
   - _Laboratories often store reagents in powdered form for stability._
3. Covered or dusted with powder, especially cosmetic makeup on the face.
   - Simple: Covered with a thin layer of powder, often makeup on the skin.
   - _The judges entered the courtroom in their powdered wigs._
   - _Her freshly powdered nose looked matte in the portrait._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of powder. — simple past and past participle of powder
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of powder. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The baker powdered the pastries with cinnamon and sugar._
   - _She had powdered her face before stepping onto the stage._

## Adjective

4. Sprinkled, rubbed, or preserved with salt; salted or corned. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: Sprinkled or rubbed with salt to keep meat from going bad.

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