powder /ˈpaudə/ n.［u］ 粉，粉末(常用于复合词)：face powder 搽脸用粉；crush the piece of chalk to powder把粉笔碾成粉末；chilli(cocoa, coffee, curry, milk)powder辣椒（可可，咖啡，咖喱，奶）粉；soap/washing powder洗衣粉；gunpowder火药，炸药The seeds are ground into a fine powder before use.种子在使用之前先磨成细粉末。The tablets are also available in powder form.这种药片也有粉状的。