Word Frequency
talc (tælk
)
Definitions
noun
Also: talcum- See talcum powder
- a white, grey, brown, or pale green mineral, found in metamorphic rocks. It is used in the manufacture of talcum powder and electrical insulators. Composition: hydrated magnesium silicate. Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. Crystal structure: monoclinic
verb
Word forms: talcs, talcking, talcked, talcs, talcing, talced
- tr to apply talc to
Derived Forms
ˈtalcose, ˈtalcous adjectiveWord Origin
C16: from Medieval Latin talcum, from Arabic talq mica, from Persian talkSponsored Links
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