talc

noun

1
: a very soft mineral that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
2
talcose adjective

Examples of talc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As such, hairstylist and extension artist Michelle Cleveland recommends looking for talc alternatives such as charcoal or tapioca-starch powder, which cleanse the scalp while absorbing oil. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 July 2024 Despite this, the company still maintains that the talc does not cause cancer and that the claims have no merit. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 July 2024 The top of the aluminium bottle — where the powder comes out — looks like a classic talc powder bottle or salt shaker, with several small holes. Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 18 Jan. 2024 The remaining personal injury cases are related to claims that the company’s talc products caused mesothelioma and will be resolved outside of this plan. Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for talc 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French talk, from Medieval Latin talc, talcum, from Arabic ṭalq

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of talc was in 1610

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Cite this Entry

“Talc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talc. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

talc

noun
: a very soft mineral that consists of a silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder

Medical Definition

talc

noun
: a very soft mineral Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder

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