powdered

word · lemma: powder

/ˈpaʊdɝd/
/pˈaʊdəd/

Definition

Turned into a powder or made of powder; used to describe substances in a dry, fine, powdery form.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used with food and ingredients ('powdered sugar', 'powdered milk') and sometimes in chemicals or cosmetics. It always means a substance is in powder form, not liquid or solid pieces. 'Powdered' does not mean 'covered with powder' but 'changed into powder'.

Example Sentences

I put powdered sugar on my pancakes.

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She bought powdered milk from the store.

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The recipe asks for two spoons of powdered cocoa.

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If you don’t have fresh garlic, just use the powdered kind.

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The medicine comes in powdered form that you just mix with water.

natural

Lots of protein shakes use powdered supplements for extra nutrition.

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