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dust

(d/@/st )

fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air(noun.substance)

Example:
The furniture was covered with dust.

source: wordnet30
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up(noun.substance)

Synonym:
debris, detritus, junk, rubble

source: wordnet30
free microscopic particles of solid material(noun.substance)

Example:
Astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust.

source: wordnet30
Fine, dry particles of earth or other matter, so comminuted that they may be raised and wafted by the wind; that which is crumbled to minute portions; fine powder; as, clouds of dust; bone dust.(noun)

source: webster1913

remove the dust from(verb.contact)

Example:
Dust the cabinets.

source: wordnet30
rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape(verb.contact)

Example:
The artist dusted the charcoal drawing down to a faint image.

source: wordnet30
cover with a light dusting of a substance(verb.contact)

Example:
Dust the bread with flour.

source: wordnet30
distribute loosely(verb.contact)

Synonym:
disperse, dot, scatter, sprinkle

source: wordnet30
To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor.(verb)

source: webster1913

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