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powder vs baby powder

baby powder vs powder

powder and baby powder both are nouns.

powder is a verb but baby powder is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
powder Yes No Yes No
baby powder Yes No No No
As nouns, baby powder is a hyponym of powder; that is, baby powder is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than powder:
  • powder: any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
  • baby powder: powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
powder (noun) baby powder (noun)
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
powder (verb) baby powder (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between powder and baby powder

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