verb

1. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

2. To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder.

   “to powder one's hair”

3. To use powder on the hair or skin.

Synonyms: comminute, grind, pound, pulverize, triturate

adjective

1. Which has been made into a powder

   “powdered milk”

2. Which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)

   “powdered ladies”

3. Sprinkled with salt; salted; corned.

   “Powdered beef, pickled meats — Harvey.”