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Definition of powder paper in English: powder papernoun ˈpaʊdə ˌpeɪpə 1Paper with a smooth, glazed surface on which fine powders can be placed without particles becoming trapped; a piece of this. 2Paper impregnated with potassium chlorate and other potassium salts, powdered charcoal, and starch, rolled up and used in a shotgun as a substitute for gunpowder. 3Paper coated with face powder; a piece of this; = papier poudré.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From powder + paper. Definition of powder paper in US English: powder papernounˈpaʊdə ˌpeɪpə 1Paper with a smooth, glazed surface on which fine powders can be placed without particles becoming trapped; a piece of this. 2Paper impregnated with potassium chlorate and other potassium salts, powdered charcoal, and starch, rolled up and used in a shotgun as a substitute for gunpowder. 3Paper coated with face powder; a piece of this; = papier poudré.
Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From powder + paper. |