talc
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4.2
- noun
- /tælk/
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talco
- PF actually has paraben- and talc-free foundation, concealer, and powder formulas, which is something I prefer.
- talc powder
- talc-free
- fine talc
Whoa, whoa, let's talk about talc free formulas that I don't like.
- Whoa, whoa, let's talk about talc free formulas that I don't like.
- So why does this work well, firstly and most importantly, it's talc free.
- And finally, we have Native, which is deodorant formulated without aluminum, parabens or talc.
- You've got the bentonite gel, talc and cowl and clay, and clay is really good for drawing out dirt as well.
Examples
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The air was pungent with sweat and talc.
Fiction book (1992) -
Seems like only yesterday... your mom was in here buying talc... to powder your little bottom.
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The fresh feeling, the scented talc.
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During summers, you can apply baby powder or talc to your armpits in place of deodorants.
Blog text (16) -
A soft, chalky mineral called talc has a rating of one—it can be scratched with a fingernail!
Fiction book (2001) -
She used a fragrant talc to keep her skin dry during the hot summer days.
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The baby felt more comfortable after his mother applied talc to his bottoms.
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Many cosmetics contain talc because it helps to absorb moisture and reduce friction.
Synonyms
2
6.7
A very soft, fine mineral used to make powders and skin products
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
Talc comes from an old Arabic or Persian word talk meaning 'powder', and it entered English as talcum. So the name fits the soft mineral we crush into a fine powder for baby powder and cosmetics.