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dusting powder

–noun
a powder used on the skin, esp. to relieve irritation or absorb moisture.

Origin:
1905–10
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dusting powder  
n.  A fine powder, such as talcum powder, used on the skin.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: dust·ing powder
Pronunciation: 'd&st-i[ng]-
Function: noun
: a powder used on the skin or on wounds especially for allaying irritationor absorbing moisture
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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