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: a very soft mineral that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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Light up the single wick, which is made of natural fibers, to fill your home with notes of sage, talc, and citrus.
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Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Despite this, the company still maintains that the talc does not cause cancer and that the claims have no merit.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 May 2024
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Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Despite this, the company still maintains that the talc does not cause cancer and that the claims have no merit.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for talc
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“Talc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talc. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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talc
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: a very soft mineral that consists of a silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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