powdery
pow·dery
adjective
1.
consisting of fine particles
- “powdered cellulose”
- “powdery snow”
- “pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding”
2.
Origin
From powder + -y.
Phrases
- powdery liveforever
- powdery mildew
- powdery scab
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