Definition of the word powdered

Pronunciation of vocabulary powdered

powderedadjective

bột

/ˈpaʊdəd//ˈpaʊdərd/

Origin of the word powdered

The word "powdered" traces its roots back to the Old French word "poudre," meaning "dust." This word itself is derived from the Latin "pulvis," also meaning "dust." Over time, "poudre" evolved into the English word "powder," initially referring to fine, dry substances like dust. The "-ed" suffix was added to create the verb "powdered," indicating the process of reducing something to a fine powder. Therefore, "powdered" signifies the act of turning something into a fine, dust-like state, reflecting its connection to the ancient words for "dust" and "powder."

Vocabulary summary powdered

typeadjective

meaningdried and powdered

Example of vocabulary powderednamespace

meaning

dried and made into powder

sấy khô và làm thành bột

  • powdered milk

    sữa bột

meaning

crushed (= pressed and broken) and made into a powder

nghiền nát (= ép và vỡ) và làm thành bột

  • powdered chalk

    phấn bột

meaning

covered with powder

phủ đầy bột

  • her powdered cheeks

    đôi má phấn của cô ấy

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