dusting powder

noun

a powder used on the skin, especially to relieve irritation or absorb moisture.

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Nearby words

duster, duster coat, dustheap, dustin, dusting, dusting powder, dusting-powder, dustman, dustoff, dustoor, dustpan

Origin of dusting powder

First recorded in 1905–10

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