talcum
1. a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder • Syn: talc • Derivationally related forms: talc (for: talc) • Hypernyms: mineral • Hyponyms: soapstone, soaprock, soap-rock, steatite, French chalk, rensselaerite • Substance Holonyms: talcum powder 2. a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture • Syn: talcum powder • Hypernyms: toilet powder, bath powder, dusting powder • Substance Meronyms: talc
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