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powder, any mass of fine particles or dust prepared by various mechanical means, e.g., grinding of solid substances, or by chemical means, e.g., precipitation from solutions. In a special sense, the word is applied to powdered propellant explosives, e.g., gunpowder, and to powdered substances that produce a bright light when ignited. See explosive explosive, substance that undergoes decomposition or combustion with great rapidity, evolving much heat and producing a large volume of gas. The reaction products fill a much greater volume than that occupied by the original material and exert an enormous pressure, ..... Click the link for more information. . powder 1. a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles 2. any of various preparations in this form, such as gunpowder, face powder, or soap powder 3. fresh loose snow, esp when considered as skiing terrain |
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