powderpow‧der1 /ˈpaʊdɚ/ ●●○ noun 
[countable, uncountable] a dry substance in the form of very small grains: 
talcum powder baking powder [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French poudre, from Latin pulvis “dust”]
[countable, uncountable] a dry substance in the form of very small grains: talcum powder baking powder [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French poudre, from Latin pulvis “dust”]
