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powder vs face powder

face powder vs powder

powder and face powder both are nouns.

powder is a verb but face powder is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
powder Yes No Yes No
face powder Yes No No No
As nouns, face powder is a hyponym of powder; that is, face 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
  • face powder: cosmetic powder for the face
powder (noun) face powder (noun)
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder cosmetic powder for the face
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) face powder (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between powder and face powder

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