nowder

/ˈnaʊdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of powder or dust, especially one that is noxious or hazardous.

“The construction site was hazardous due to the presence of nowder from the demolition.”

2. verb

To reduce to dust or powder, especially by friction or grinding.

“The wind nowdered the dry leaves into small particles.”

Synonyms

  • dust
  • fragments
  • powder

Antonyms

  • mass
  • solid