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talcum::noun | Spocien Dictionary

talcum

/'tælkəm/

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

Type	Words
Synonyms	talc
Type of	mineral
Has types	french chalk, steatite, soaprock, soapstone, rensselaerite, soap-rock

talcum

/'tælkəm/

a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture

Type	Words
Synonyms	talcum powder
Type of	toilet powder, dusting powder, bath powder