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talc

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Main Entry: talc
Pronunciation: \ˈtalk\
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French talk, from Medieval Latin talc, talcum, from Arabic ṭalq
Date: 1610

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

talc·ose \ˈtal-ˌkōs\ adjective


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