dry powder
The term "dry powder" has diverse applications in finance, firefighting, and medicine, originating from the need to keep gunpowder dry for effectiveness.
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Definition
B2Finance
(technical)Cash reserves or liquid assets kept available for investment opportunities or financial emergencies.
Example
- The company maintained a significant amount of dry powder to seize new market opportunities.
- Investors are advised to keep some dry powder for unexpected market downturns.
B2Firefighting
(technical)A powdered substance used in fire extinguishers to smother fires by depriving them of oxygen.
Example
- The firefighter used a dry powder extinguisher to put out the electrical fire.
C1Medicine
(technical)A powdered form of medication delivered through an inhaler for treating respiratory conditions.
Example
- The patient used a dry powder inhaler to manage their asthma symptoms.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dry powder":
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