pow·der (pou d r)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. |
powder,
the dried product of an extraction process in which the herb is first mixed with a solvent such as alcohol or water and is distille. Then, the solvent is removed completely. The dry solid that remains either is already in powder form or may be ground into it.
powder [pow´der]
an aggregation of particles, as that obtained by grinding or rubbing a solid.
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.
powder
an aggregation of particles obtained by grinding or triturating a solid.
dusting powder
a fine powder used as a talc substitute.
glove powder
sterile and special grind for powdering surgical gloves.
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.
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