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Multi-word Results
| baking powder |
a powder containing sodium bicarbonate and an acidic substance, that serves as a leavening agent in baking by releasing carbon dioxide when mixed with water, thereby causing the dough to rise. |
| chili powder |
a powdered seasoning of dried chilies, garlic, cumin, and the like. |
| curry powder |
a mixture of spices such as turmeric and coriander, used as a seasoning. |
| dusting powder |
any fine light powder that prevents sticking or, when containing dried chemicals or scents, is used as an insecticide, medicine, or toiletry. |
| face powder |
a dustlike cosmetic substance composed of talcum, used esp. to absorb excess oil. |
| giant powder |
dynamite made of nitroglycerin, sulfur, sodium nitrate, rosin, and usu. kieselguhr, and used for blasting. |
| Goa powder |
see araroba. |
| powder blue |
a pale blue color, sometimes having a slight gray or purple cast. |
| powder burn |
a skin burn caused by an explosion of gunpowder at close range. |
| powder horn |
a container made from a cow's or an ox's horn, used to carry gunpowder. |
| powder puff |
a soft ball or pad of cotton or the like, used for applying powder to the skin. |
| powder room |
a lavatory for the use of female guests, as at a restaurant. |
| take a powder |
(slang) to flee. |
| talcum powder |
a soft, fine-grained powder made of refined talc, usu. scented and used on the body. |
| tooth powder |
a powder used to brush the teeth. |
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