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Definitions for Talcum
[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 nearby Talcum
talctalavera, talavera de la reina, talayot, talbot, talbotype, talc, talca, talcahuano, talcose, talcosis, talcum
Origin of Talcum
1595–1605; < Medieval Latin talcum < Arabic ṭalq mica < Persian talk
Word origin for Talcum
C16: from Medieval Latin talcum, from Arabic talq mica, from Persian talk