solid vs powder

powder vs solid

solid and powder both are nouns.

solid is an adjective but powder is not an adjective.

solid is not a verb while powder is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
solid	Yes	Yes	No	No
powder	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, powder is a hyponym of solid; that is, powder is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solid:

solid: matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
powder: a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

Other hyponyms of solid include food, solid food, precipitate, plastic, glass, crystal, pulverisation, pulverization, dry ice, vitrification, ion-exchange polymer, ion-exchange resin.

solid (noun)	powder (noun)
a three-dimensional object, structurally rigid, usually resistant to changes of shape or volume	any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape	a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure	a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

solid (adjective)	powder (adjective)
of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous
entirely of one substance with no holes inside
having length, breadth and thickness
characterized by good substantial quality
not soft or yielding to pressure
of one substance or character throughout
impenetrable for the eye
meriting respect or esteem
of a substantial character and not frivolous or superficial
financially dependable
of good quality and condition; solidly built
uninterrupted in space; having no gaps or breaks
acting together as a single undiversified whole
providing abundant nourishment
of the same color throughout

solid (verb)	powder (verb)
	apply powder to
	make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

Difference between solid and powder

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