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flour; powder; noodles; soft
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
ground grain; wheat flour
Refers to powdered grain products, most commonly wheat flour used for baking and cooking.
I bought a bag of wheat flour to make steamed buns at home.
This kind of millet flour is suitable for making millet congee.
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Corn flour can be used to make corn cakes.
He added some yeast to the flour.
This kind of bean flour has a very fragrant flavor.
noun
powder
Refers to any fine, dry, granulated substance in powdered form.
This powdered medicine can be mixed with water to drink.
I added a little pepper powder to the soup.
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Grind soap into powder to use for washing clothes.
This talcum powder is often used in industrial production.
He sprinkled lime powder around the corners of the wall.
noun
noodles
Refers to wheat-based noodle dishes, a staple food in Chinese cuisine.
I had a bowl of noodle soup for breakfast.
Mom bought some dried noodles and put them in the cabinet.
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The hand-cut noodles at this shop are very chewy.
I like to add greens and eggs to my noodles.
Let's go eat Zhajiangmian (fried bean sauce noodles) this weekend.
adjective
soft and starchy; low in fiber
dialectUsed exclusively to describe the texture of cooked vegetables or fruits that are soft and mealy.
This pumpkin is cooked until soft and mealy, and it's very delicious.
Overcooked sweet potatoes have a soft, mealy texture.
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This potato has been left too long, it has a soft, mealy taste.
This melon is crisp, and that one is soft and mealy.
I like mealy taro, not the crispy kind.