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Definition of Talcum
1. 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.
Exact synonyms: Talc
Substance meronyms: Talcum Powder
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Specialized synonyms: Soap-rock, Soaprock, Soapstone, Steatite, French Chalk, Rensselaerite
Derivative terms: Talc
Substance meronyms: Talcum Powder
Generic synonyms: Mineral
Specialized synonyms: Soap-rock, Soaprock, Soapstone, Steatite, French Chalk, Rensselaerite
Derivative terms: Talc
2. Noun. A toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture.
Exact synonyms: Talcum Powder
Generic synonyms: Bath Powder, Dusting Powder, Toilet Powder
Terms within: Talc
Generic synonyms: Bath Powder, Dusting Powder, Toilet Powder
Terms within: Talc
Definition of Talcum
1. n. Same as Talc.
Definition of Talcum
1. Noun. Powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Talcum
1. a powder made from talc [n -S]
Medical Definition of Talcum
1. Synonym: talc. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Talcum
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