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Definitions for Talc

[1] Also tal·cum [tal -kuh  m] /ˈtæl kəm/ . a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg3 (Si4 O10 )(OH)2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.
[2] talcum powder.
[3] to treat or rub with talc.
[4] See talcum powder
[5] a white, grey, brown, or pale green mineral, found in metamorphic rocks. It is used in the manufacture of talcum powder and electrical insulators. Composition: hydrated magnesium silicate. Formula: Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2 . Crystal structure: monoclinic
[6] (tr) to apply talc to

Words related to Talc

dust, crumb, pounce, grit, particle, seed, grain, meal, film

Words nearby Talc

talavera, talavera de la reina, talayot, talbot, talbotype, talc, talca, talcahuano, talcose, talcosis, talcum

Origin of Talc

1595–1605; < Medieval Latin talcum < Arabic ṭalq mica < Persian talk

Word origin for Talc

C16: from Medieval Latin talcum, from Arabic talq mica, from Persian talk

Synonyms for Talc

crumb, dust, film, grain, grit, meal, particle, pounce, seed, pulverulence