proszkowym

Proszkowy is a Polish adjective meaning “powdery” or “in powder form.” It is used to describe substances, textures, or states that exist as or are prepared in the form of a powder. The term is common in science, industry, and everyday language to indicate the physical form of a material, rather than its chemical composition.

Grammatically, proszkowy follows the standard inflection pattern of -owy adjectives. The instrumental singular form is proszkowym, as in phrases like w proszkowym stanie (in a powdery state) or dodano proszkowym środkiem barwnikowym (a powdered coloring agent was added).

Usage and contexts. In chemistry and pharmacology, many substances are described as występujące w proszkowej formie or w stanie proszkowym. In cosmetics and food technology, terms such as proszkowe środki or produkty w formie proszkowej are common, with examples including puder (face powder) and other powdered ingredients. The expression forma proszkowa is frequently used in technical descriptions to contrast with liquid or solid forms. Dodatki proszkowe, czyli substances added in powder form, are a routine concept in formulations and industrial processing.

Etymology. Proszkowy derives from rzeczownik proszek (powder) with the adjectival suffix -owy, a productive formation in Polish for describing material state or composition.

See also. Proszkowa forma, stan proszkowy, forma proszkowa. These terms are used to characterize materials, products, or preparations by their powdered state across disciplines.