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Definition of baby powder

: a fine powder composed mainly of talc or cornstarch that is sprinkled or rubbed on the skin especially to absorb moisture and relieve chafing

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Recent Examples on the Web Johnson & Johnson on Friday recalled 33,000 bottles of baby powder as a precaution after federal regulators found trace amounts of asbestos in a single bottle purchased online. — Sarah Min, CBS News, "Johnson & Johnson recalling 33,000 bottles of baby powder for asbestos," 18 Oct. 2019 The company has been fighting thousands of lawsuits over the talc in its baby powder. — Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY, "Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder after discovering small amounts of asbestos," 18 Oct. 2019 Analysts estimate the baby powder lawsuits could cost Johnson & Johnson $5 billion to $10 billion. — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, "Johnson & Johnson Recalls Baby Powder Over Asbestos Worry," 18 Oct. 2019 The recall represents the first time Johnston & Johnson has pulled baby powder from the market. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, "Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder after asbestos found," 18 Oct. 2019 Johnson & Johnson, which has won some other baby powder lawsuits, has denied that its talc products caused harm. — Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, "Whopping jury award against Johnson & Johnson sends a signal to drug industry," 9 Oct. 2019 The case is unrelated to a string of big-money lawsuits the company is facing over its signature baby powder. — CBS News, "Johnson & Johnson hit with $8 billion verdict over drug linked to boy growing breasts," 9 Oct. 2019 Earlier this month, the company recalled one lot of baby powder -- about 33,000 bottles -- produced and shipped in the United States last year. — Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, "New lab tests didn't find asbestos in recalled baby powder, Johnson & Johnson says," 29 Oct. 2019 At multiple trials, J&J’s expert witnesses have testified asbestos hasn’t been detected in the talc in its baby powder in thousands of tests over the last 40 years. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "J&J recalls baby powder after trace asbestos found in bottle," 18 Oct. 2019

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First Known Use of baby powder

1853, in the meaning defined above

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“Baby powder.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20powder. Accessed 28 January 2020.

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baby powder

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English Language Learners Definition of baby powder

: a light powder that is used to dry or soothe someone's skin (such as a baby's skin)

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