talcum powder
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noun \ˈtal-kəm-\Definition of TALCUM POWDER
1
: powdered talc
2
: a toilet powder composed of perfumed talc or talc and a mild antiseptic
See Origin of TALCUM POWDER
Medieval Latin talcum talc
First Known Use: circa 1890
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talcum powder
noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of TALCUM POWDER
1
: powdered talc
2
: a toilet powder composed of perfumed talc or talc and some mild antiseptic
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