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talc
T t - 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
- noun talc 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 0
- verb talc to apply talc to 0
- noun talc a soft, light-colored, monoclinic mineral, Mg3Si4O10(OH)2, with a greasy feel, used to make talcum powder, lubricants, etc.; magnesium silicate 0
- noun talc talcum (powder) 0
- verb transitive talc to use talc on 0
- noun talc Talc is hydrated magnesium silicate, used as a dusting powder and an adsorbent in clarifying liquids. 0