Talcum powder and Talc

Talcum powder

Talcum powder noun - A toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture.
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Talc and talcum powder are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Talc" instead a noun phrase "Talcum powder".

Talc

Talc 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.
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Talcum powder and talc are semantically related. You can use "Talcum powder" instead a noun "Talc". popular alternative

Nearby Words: talcum, talcing
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