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powderiness | pulverulently |

As a noun powderiness

is the state or characteristic of being powdery.

As an adverb pulverulently is

in a manner characterized by powderiness or dustiness.

powderiness

English

Noun

(-)
  • The state or characteristic of being powdery
  • * 1988 , S. A. Corbet et al.'', "Vibratory Pollen Collection and Flower Form," ''Functional Ecology , vol. 2, no. 2, p. 154:
  • Pollen powderiness'' : Anthers of ''Actinidia released their pollen as a cloud of individual separate grains.

    Synonyms

    * pulverulence

    References

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    pulverulently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner characterized by powderiness or dustiness.
  • References

    *" pulverulently" at OneLook® Dictionary Search .