Fingerprint powders are fine powders used in dusting for fingerprints by crime scene investigators and others in law enforcement. The process of dusting for fingerprints involves various methods intended to get the particles of the powder to adhere to residue left by friction ridge skin on the fingers, palms, or feet.
Noun 1. a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing) (synonym) toilet powder, bath powder (hypernym) powder (hyponym) talcum, talcum powder