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powder

[pou-der] / ˈpaʊ dər /
NOUN
fine, loose grains made by crushing a solid
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That’s extreme, but many of us keep too much dry powder for future opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The milk powder ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and used in the ranch seasoning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

More fruit is being exported as pulp or in a powder form, which is a "revolution" for the export industry says Barai.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

To make, combine cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, ground cumin, black pepper and a pinch of salt.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The powder is residue from a century of grinding corn into flour against the heavy volcanic rock.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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