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Word: Talc
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (denoting the mineral): from medieval Latin talcum (see talcum)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
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Dialects: British English
Definition:
talcum powder.
Short Definition:talcum powder
Definition:
a white, grey, or pale green soft mineral with a greasy feel, occurring as translucent masses or laminae and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate.
Short Definition:soft mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate
Word: Talc
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
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Dialects: British English
Definition:
powder or treat (something) with talc
Short Definition:powder or treat with talc
Examples:- he took two hours to get himself dressed for a date, oiling his black hair and talcing his face
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