How to pronounce “dry powder”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A powder found in a fire extinguisher that is expelled to smother the fire (in contrast with liquid types of extinguisher).
• A powder found in an inhaler that delivers a bronchodilator for antiasthmatic or antiemphysemic purposes (indications).
• (finance) Cash (or cash-like securities) kept in reserve in case of need.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dry,‎ powder; especially, gunpowder kept dry to keep it from spoiling before use.

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