Associations to the word «Talcum»

Wiktionary

TALCUM, noun. Powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use.
TALCUM, verb. (transitive) To perfume with talcum powder.
TALCUM POWDER, noun. Perfumed talc (sometimes with the addition of boric acid) for adsorbing moisture on the skin.
TALCUM POWDERS, noun. Plural of talcum powder

Dictionary definition

TALCUM, 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.
TALCUM, noun. A toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture.

Wise words

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