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talc

UK/tælk/ US/ˈtælk/ uncommon obsolete
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder

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verb

1.

apply talcum powder to (one''s body)

Origin

From Middle French talc, from Arabic طَلْق (ṭalq), from Persian تلک (talk), from Middle Persian [Term?] (“medicament”).

Phrases

  • oil of talc
  • Venice talc

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