Meaning Of The Word Talc

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Talc Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Talc?

talc
uncountable noun: Talc is the same as talcum powder.

talc in American English
a soft, light-colored, monoclinic mineral, Mg3Si4O10(OH)2, with a greasy feel, used to make talcum powder, lubricants, etc.; magnesium silicate
to use talc on
noun: a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2, unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc.

talc in British English
noun
verb: to apply talc to

talc in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: Talc is hydrated magnesium silicate, used as a dusting powder and an adsorbent in clarifying liquids.

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