Reference meaning
dry powder
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A powder found in a fire extinguisher that is expelled to smother the fire (in contrast with liquid types of extinguisher).
Other meanings
2. noun
A powder found in an inhaler that delivers a bronchodilator for antiasthmatic or antiemphysemic purposes (indications).
3. noun
Cash (or cash-like securities) kept in reserve in case of need.
4. noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dry, powder; especially, gunpowder kept dry to keep it from spoiling before use.
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