powdering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of applying a fine, dry substance such as powder to a surface.

• Noun

  The process of reducing a solid substance into a fine powder.

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Synonyms

comminute , grind , pound , pulverize , triturate

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Rhymes

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dowering , owering , powering

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Variants

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powder , powdered , powderer , powderers , powdering , powders

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Forms

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powders, powdered, powdering

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'poudrer', meaning 'to dust' or 'to powder'.

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Trivia

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1. Powdered wigs were popular in Europe during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

2. Face powder was originally made from crushed pearls or flowers.

3. In the Middle Ages, powdered sugar was used to sweeten food and as a luxury ingredient.

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Related Concepts

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1. Makeup: Powdering is a common technique used in makeup application to even out skin tone and cover imperfections.

2. Cooking: In cooking, powdering spices or other ingredients can enhance the flavor and aroma of dishes.

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Culture

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In various historical contexts, powdering was used as a sign of wealth and status, such as the use of face powder or wigs in the European aristocracy. In literature, powdering is mentioned in works like 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen and 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville.

How to Memorize "powdering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person applying face powder with a brush.
   - Visualize a chef sifting spices into a pan.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'powdering' with the act of dusting off a surface.
   - Link it to the image of a person wearing a powdered wig.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Powder, Powder, Pretty Powder' to remember the meaning.
   - Associate the word 'powdering' with the word 'dusting' to help remember the meaning.

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