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powder vs medicament

medicament vs powder

powder and medicament both are nouns.

powder is a verb but medicament is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
powder Yes No Yes No
medicament Yes No No No
As nouns, medicament is a hypernym of powder; that is, medicament is a word with a broader meaning than powder:
  • powder: any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
  • medicament: (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Other hypernyms of powder include medication, medicinal drug, medicine, toilet articles, toiletry.
powder (noun) medicament (noun)
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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) medicament (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
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