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Powdered vs Refined - What's the difference?

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Powdered is a related term of refined.


As adjectives the difference between powdered and refined

is that powdered is which has been made into a powder while refined is showing or having good feelings or good taste.

As verbs the difference between powdered and refined

is that powdered is (powder) while refined is (refine).

powdered

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • which has been made into a powder
    • powdered milk
  • which has been covered with powder (typically referring to makeup)
    • powdered ladies
    powdered wig
  • (obsolete) Sprinkled with salt; salted; corned.
    • Powdered beef, pickled meats — Harvey.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (powder)

    • refined

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing or having good feelings or good taste.
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  • An absence of coarseness.
  • Not vulgar.
  • Without impurities.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (refine)
    • The raw petroleum was refined into kerosene.

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