| 单词 | talcum powder |
| 释义 | > as lemmastalcum powder talcum powder n. a preparation of powdered talc or French chalk; now spec. applied to perfumed or medicated talc for general cosmetic and toilet use. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the skin or complexion > [noun] > preparations for the skin or complexion > powders > scented damask powder?a1547 sweet-powder1573 diapasm1616 pulvilio1675 pulvila1685 foo-foo1880 talcum powder1901 dusting-powder1907 talcum1908 talc1938 1901 19th Cent. Oct. 601 The gloves are boiled, then dusted inside with talcum powder. 1908 Sears, Roebuck Catal. No. 117. 797 Violet and white rose talcum powder. 1927–28 T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Fall–Winter 367 Djer-Kiss Talcum Powder is low-priced. 1968 K. Bird Smash Glass Image iii. 43 My array of bath oils and talcum powder. 1981 Good Housek. Apr. 166/2 Talcum powder is closely related to face powder; the components are similar but the aim of body powder is to provide ‘slip’, a cooling effect and good absorbency. < as lemmas |
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