Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: powdered
IPA transcription: [p'aʊdɚd]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: powdered, powdery, pulverized, pulverised, small-grained, fine-grained
    Meaning: consisting of fine particles; "powdered cellulose"; "powdery snow"; "pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding"
Usage examples
  • They failed both with powdered felspar and quartz.
  • Then mix some powdered sugar with a little milk and flavor with vanilla.
  • Boiled snails and powdered bats were prescribed for intestinal disorders."
  • Delicate persons should not eat the apricot uncooked, without a liberal allowance of powdered sugar.
  • Wait till the majesty of Death Invests so mean a brow! Almost a powdered footman Might dare to touch it now!
  • Mix eight pounds of light sugar-house or New-Orleans molasses, eight pounds of water, one pound of powdered charcoal.
  • Rub a small cleaned turbot with melted butter, sprinkle with minced parsley, powdered mace, and salt and pepper to season.
  • She pinched her waist, dyed her hair, powdered her face, and affected juvenile dress of the white frock and blue sash kind.
  • Give me a kiss, dear, and take your old shirt.' She was a graceful woman, stiffened by an obvious corset, and faintly powdered.
  • He was a dark man, his black hair was powdered with dust, and his black eyes were looking steadfastly forward along the road before him.