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Noun powder has 3 senses

powder, pulverization, pulverisation - a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
--₁ is a kind of solid

Derived forms: verb powder₂, verb powderize₂
gunpowder, powder - a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
--₂ is a kind of explosive
powder - any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder
--₃ is a kind of toiletry, toilet article, toiletries; medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
--₃ has particulars:
araroba, Goa powder, chrysarobin; aspirin powder, headache powder; baby powder; Dover's powder; face powder; toilet powder, bath powder, dusting powder

Derived form: verb powder₁

Verb powder has 2 senses

powder - apply powder to; "She powdered her nose"; "The King wears a powdered wig"
--₁ is one way to make up

Derived forms: noun powder₃, noun powderer₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise - make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; "pulverize the grains"
--₂ is one way to disintegrate

Derived form: noun powder₁
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something