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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

causal agent, cause, causal agency go
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

agent go
a substance that exerts some force or effect

drug go
a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug go
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

powder
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

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araroba, Goa powder, chrysarobin go
a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
aspirin powder, headache powder go
a powdered form of aspirin
baby powder go
powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
Dover's powder go
a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium
face powder go
cosmetic powder for the face
toilet powder, bath powder, dusting powder go
a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)