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Definition of “talc”

talc (tælk Pronunciation for talc

Definitions

noun

Also: talcum
  1. See talcum powder
  2. 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
  1. tr to apply talc to

Derived Forms

ˈtalcose, ˈtalcous adjective

Word Origin

C16: from Medieval Latin talcum, from Arabic talq mica, from Persian talk

Example Sentences Including 'talc'

3. Don't forget the talc to help you roll on-and peel off.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
Avoid perfumed soaps, vaginal deodorants, bubble baths and talc.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women
But all you have to do is dust yourself with talc and set to work with the Cleancut again -- it really only takes a few minutes.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)
He sniffed the pillow again, inhaling her talc and the smell of her body.
Moore, Margaret Forests of the Night
He was aware of grinning, slavering mouths, incomprehensible, whimpering sounds, and fingers scratching at the talc.
Townsend, Eileen In Love and War
I was desperately disappointed to receive tea towels, hand towels and talc.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
The Calcutta-based Emami is test marketing a herbal fairness talc in the south.
India Today
They have talc in china violins, aftershave in duelling pistols and bubble bath in fake phones.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
Waiting for her on the grass in her rucksack is the rug from the end of her bed, a bath tow; @l, her hairbrush, a tin of talc.
Various Looking For the Spark

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