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单词 talc
释义

talc

noun

ˈtalk How to pronounce talc (audio)
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
: talcum powder
talcose
ˈtal-ˌkōs How to pronounce talc (audio)
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Talcum is made from the mineral talc, which mainly consists of magnesium, silicon and oxygen. Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 Last fall, the company created a spinoff subsidiary named LTL Management to manage all its talc lawsuit claims. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 The company said Thursday its position on the safety of its cosmetic talc remains unchanged. Talal Ansari, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 The two-chair shop’s carpet captured the scent of blue hair tonic and white talc from the barbers. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 25 July 2022 The New Jersey company said demand for its talc powder has declined, which also prompted the change. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 It is made without aluminum, parabens, talc, and phthalates. Chris Hachey, BGR, 17 Apr. 2022 Unlike old powders that used talc and caused serious side effects, this product uses tapioca starch. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 June 2022 The deodorants are always paraben-free, alcohol-free, phthalate-free and free from talc. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 See More

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

Kids Definition

talc

noun

ˈtalk How to pronounce talc (audio)
: a soft mineral that has a soapy feel and is used especially in making talcum powder

Medical Definition

talc

noun

ˈtalk How to pronounce talc (audio)
: 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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