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- [duhs-ting pou-der]
- /ˈdʌs tɪŋ ˈpaʊ dər/
- /ˈdʌs.tɪŋ ˈpaʊdə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhs-ting pou-der]
- /ˈdʌs tɪŋ ˈpaʊ dər/
Definition of dusting powder words
- noun dusting powder a powder used on the skin, especially to relieve irritation or absorb moisture. 1
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Origin of dusting powder
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10
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Parts of speech for Dusting powder
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dusting powder popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dusting powder usage trend in Literature
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