Lexic.us

Definition of Talc

1. Verb. Apply talcum powder to (one's body).

2. Noun. A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder.

Definition of Talc

1. n. 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.

Definition of Talc

1. Noun. A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. ¹

2. Verb. To apply talc ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Talc

1. to treat with talc (a soft mineral with a soapy texture) [v TALCKED, TALCKING, TALCS or TALCED, TALCING, TALCS] : TALCKY, TALCOSE, TALCOUS [adj]

Medical Definition of Talc

1. A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish colour, 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. Synonym: talc slate. Origin: F. Talc; cf. Sp. & It. Talco, LL. Talcus; all fr. Ar. Talq. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Talc

talaria talaric acid talarozole talars talas talastine talaunt talaunts talayot talayots

talbots talbotype talbotypes talbotypist talbotypists talc (current term) talc operation talced talcier talciest

talcing talcked talckier talckiest talcking talcky talcose talcosis talcous talcs

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