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- [talk]
- /tælk/
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- [talk]
- /tælk/
Definitions of talc word
- noun talc Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc. 1
- noun talc talcum powder. 1
- verb with object talc to treat or rub with talc. 1
- noun talc talcum powder 1
- transitive verb talc apply talcum powder to 1
- uncountable noun talc Talc is the same as talcum powder. 0
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Origin of talc
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Medieval Latin talcum < Arabic ṭalq mica < Persian talk
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Parts of speech for Talc
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talc popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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