talc

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: talcum

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

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

Verb (1)

  1. apply talcum powder to (one's body)
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Talc \Talc\ (t[a^]lk), n. [F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety. [1913 Webster]

Indurated talc, an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; -- called also talc slate. [1913 Webster] Talcose

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