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talcum

tal=cum

WORDNET DICTIONARY

talcum(n = noun.substance) talc - a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder; Array

is a kind of mineral

has particulars: soap-rock, soaprock, soapstone, steatite, french chalk, rensselaerite

talcum(n = noun.artifact) talcum powder - a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture; Array

is a kind of bath powder, dusting powder, toilet powder

talcum, n. [NL.].

Same as Talc. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

talcum, n.
1 = TALC.
2 (in full talcum powder) powdered talc for toilet and cosmetic use, usu. perfumed.

Etymology

med.L: see TALC

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