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Talc

Talc Meaning & Definition
Talc Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Talc?

[n] a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
[v] apply talcum powder to (one's body)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Talc: talcum

Related Terms | Find terms related to Talc:

See Also | French chalk | mineral | powder | rensselaerite | soaprock | soapstone | steatite | talcum powder

Talc In Webster's Dictionary

\Talc\, n. [F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. {Steatite}, or {soapstone}, is a compact granular variety. {Indurated talc}, an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; -- called also {talc slate}.

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