Meaning of the word "powdered sugar" in English

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powdered sugar

US /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ər/
UK /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ər/
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Noun

1.

a finely ground sugar, often with a small amount of cornstarch added to prevent caking, used in icings, confections, and as a dusting for baked goods

Example:
She dusted the freshly baked cookies with powdered sugar.
The recipe calls for two cups of powdered sugar for the frosting.
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