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talcum

tal·cum

UK/ˈtælkəm/ US/ˈtælkʌm/ uncommon

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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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Origin

From talc + -um, from Medieval Latin talcum, from Arabic طَلْق (ṭalq).

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