Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: powdery
IPA transcription: [p'aʊdɚi]
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"
  • Synonyms: powdery
    Meaning: as if dulled in color with a sprinkling of powder; "a powdery blue"
Usage examples
  • Clear running water filled the ditch, but the bottom was dull black, powdery mud.
  • The concentrate, in fine powdery form, was delivered in similar manner to a stock-house.