powdered sugar
noun
a sugar produced by pulverizing granulated sugar, especially a coarser variety used for fruits or cold beverages. Symbol: XX
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Origin of powdered sugar
First recorded in 1615–25
Words nearby powdered sugar
powder charge, powder chest, powder compact, powder down, powdered milk, powdered sugar, powder flag, powder flask, powder horn, powder keg, powder magazine
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