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powder meaning in Tamil

பொடி poṭi

UK/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

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Northumbria/ˈpuː.dɐ/

powder in Tamil: பொடி (poṭi), தூள் (tūḷ), நொறுக்கு (noṟukku). 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.

Tamil words for powder

fine particles of any dry substance
பொடி poṭi, தூள் tūḷ
to reduce to fine particles
நொறுக்கு noṟukku

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.

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powder in a sentence

  • to powder one's hair

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Questions about powder in Tamil

What is the meaning of powder in Tamil?
Powder in Tamil is பொடி (poṭi), தூள் (tūḷ), நொறுக்கு (noṟukku).
powder என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Powder: பொடி (poṭi), தூள் (tūḷ), நொறுக்கு (noṟukku).
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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