Phrase Hound found 165 phrases and 37 compound words that contain powder. The most common are listed below. Open powder in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 165
- baking powderA dry leavening agent used in baking; a mixture of baking soda, an acid (often cream of tartar) and starch to keep it dry; when wetted, carbon dioxide is released.
- milk powderPulverized milk solids, produced by evaporating all liquid from milk.
- black powderA simple form of gunpowder, consisting of a mixture of saltpetre, charcoal, and sulfur.
- chili powderPulverized dry chilis used for culinary purposes.
- garlic powderGround, dehydrated garlic.
- take a powderTo leave without saying goodbye; to leave quietly, to run away; to scram; to depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with the implication of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.
- washing powderA powder used in washing clothes, etc.; a detergent.
- powder-coatedThat has been coated or covered in powder.
- face powderA cosmetic made from coloured talc, applied to the face.
- powder coatingCoating in the form of powder made by a thermoplastic or a thermoset polymer which is applied free-flowing and dry by electrostatics and then cured.
- baby powderAn astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for other cosmetic purposes.
- cocoa powderA powder derived from ground cocoa solids, which is used to make the drink of cocoa, various chocolate products, also used as an ingredient in baking.
- curry powderA mixture of spices, usually including turmeric, commonly used in Asian-style cooking.
- powder-coatTo apply coating in the form of a powder.
- powder snowFreshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing
- powder roomSynonym of ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.
- protein powderA food supplement created to provide a greater share of protein than natural nutrition.
- powder kegA barrel containing gunpowder.
- powder hornA tool, usually made from an animal's horn, used to load gunpowder into a gun or cannon.
- powder monkeyAn explosives expert; a person who sets explosives.
- powder flaskA small flask for carrying gunpowder.
- powder millmill that manufactures black powder (type of gunpowder)
- talcum powderPerfumed talc (sometimes with the addition of boric acid) for adsorbing moisture on the skin.
- powder puffA ball or pad of soft material used for the application of cosmetic powder to the face.
- tooth powderA powder for cleaning the teeth; a dentifrice.
Compound words 37
- overpowderTo use too much powder on.
- powderlessWithout the use or presence of powder.
- nanopowderAn agglomerate of ultrafine particles, nanoparticles, or nanoclusters.
- powderhoundA skiing enthusiast.
- powderizeTo reduce to powder
- cryopowderA powder formed by cryogrinding organic material.
- powdermakerA person or company that makes gunpowder.
- powderableThat can be powdered.
- powderflaskAlternative form of powder flask: A small flask for carrying gunpowder.
- powderlikeResembling powder.