DUSTING POWDER

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)

Synonyms:

bath powder; dusting powder; toilet powder

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("dusting powder" is a kind of...):

powder (any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "dusting powder"):

talcum; talcum powder (a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture)