| In diatomaceous earth filters, a natural powderlike material composed of the shells of microscopic organisms called diatoms is used as a filter media. |
| In this state, they are powderlike and easily packaged. |
| Dr. Millette said about 10percentt of a typical dust sample was the finest powderlike particles. |
| The resultant powderlike debris lodged permanently in the patient's body and caused a wide range of painful and debilitating complications. |
| The nature of snow can also affect the nature of the sliding: when snow is dry or powderlike, it may contain a large volume of air, and can reach a high speed when going downslope. |
