powder (redirected from dusting powder)

pow·der (poudr)

n.

1. A dry mass of pulverized or finely dispersed solid particles.

2. Any of various medicinal or cosmetic preparations in the form of powder.

3. A single dose of a powdered drug.

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powder,

n in homeopathy, a dosage form, often lactose, that has had a small amount of homeopathic remedy poured on it. This powder can then be consumed by the patient.

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powder

an aggregation of particles obtained by grinding or triturating a solid.

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dusting powder

a fine powder used as a talc substitute.

glove powder

sterile and special grind for powdering surgical gloves.

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powder Drug slang A pulverized abuse substance–eg, heroin, amphetamine, cocaine Vox populi A pulverized material. See Antler velvet powder, Dover's powder, Fluticasone propionate inhalation powder, Inheritance powder, James Fever powder, Talcum powder.