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talc

Pronunciation: /talk/
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Definition of talc

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1talcum powder.
  • 2a white, grey, or pale green soft mineral with a greasy feel, occurring as translucent masses or laminae and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate.

verb (talcs, talcing, talced)

[with object]
  • powder or treat (something) with talc: he took two hours to get himself dressed for a date, oiling his black hair and talcing his face

Derivatives

talcose

adjective ( Geology)

talcy

adjective

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting the mineral): from medieval Latin talcum (see talcum)

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