Powders meaning : The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust. A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing. An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder. To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder. To sprinkle with powder, or as if with powder. To use powder on the hair or skin. To turn into powder; to become powdery. To sprinkle with salt; to corn, as meat. A very pale blue colour. Freshly fallen, uncompacted snow, especially in the context of Alpine skiing