talcum powder

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tal·cum powder | \ ˈtal-kəm-

Definition of talcum powder

1 : powdered talc

2 : a toilet powder composed of perfumed talc or talc and a mild antiseptic

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Recent Examples on the Web Satterley said Prudencio stopped using talcum powder at age 16 but continued to be exposed to it because two younger siblings used it. — Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2021 Much of this underperformance can be attributed to its talcum powder litigation, as well as slower growth in the company’s revenue-per-share. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 July 2021 It has been ordered to pay millions in courts that have found products such as its talcum powder and hip implants to be harmful. — BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2021 There have been tens of thousands of lawsuits brought against J&J and other talcum powder companies. — Jen Christensen, CNN, 1 June 2021 Horowitz was notoriously demanding, but Mr. Englander accommodated his requests, down to covering the stage in talcum powder to prevent squeaking from the slipper-wearing camera crew. — Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2021 James’ most famous pregame ritual over the course of his career has been his signature talcum powder throw. — cleveland, 25 Jan. 2021 For many of today’s active grandparents — who feel anything but old and stodgy — the terms Grandma and Grandpa have the decidedly unhip whiff of talcum powder, blue hair rinse and dentures. — Laurie Yarnell, Good Housekeeping, 27 Oct. 2020 In recent years, its reputation has been battered by accusations that products like its artificial hips and talcum powder have harmed customers. — David Gelles, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2020

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“Talcum powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talcum%20powder. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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