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powder in Malay

serbuk

UK/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

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Northumbria/ˈpuː.dɐ/

powder in Malay: serbuk. In English, powder means the fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

Malay words for powder

fine particles of any dry substance
serbuk

English meaning of powder

  1. noun The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
  2. noun Cocaine in powder form (as opposed to crack).
  3. noun A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
  4. noun An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.

Full definition of powder

powder in a sentence

  • to powder one's hair

Synonyms of powder

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Questions about powder in Malay

What is the meaning of powder in Malay?
Powder in Malay is serbuk.
Apakah maksud powder dalam bahasa Melayu?
Powder: serbuk.
What does powder mean in English?
Powder means the fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

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