talc

Speech parts

1. talc - Noun

2. talc - Verb

Meaning

A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mica tallow powder soapstone talcum gibbsite celestite steatite sebum testudo pulverulence chondrodite nontronite soaprock

Antonyms

solid

Hypernyms

mineral powder

Hyponyms

soapstone steatite rensselaerite soaprock French chalk soap-rock

Phrases with the word

any talc

Derivatives

talcked talcking

Anagrams

clat CTAL

Examples

A 1971 paper found particles of talc embedded in 75% of the ovarian tumors studied. Source: Internet

At the heart of these cases is the claim that for decades, Johnson & Johnson marketed its talc products as pure and soothing, even as executives voiced concerns internally. Source: Internet

As she was speaking she was seen sprinkling the talc onto her son's foot, which had been covered in grit. Source: Internet

“A reasonable inference from all this evidence is that, motivated by profits, defendants disregarded the safety of consumers despite their knowledge the talc in their products caused ovarian cancer,” the court said. Source: Internet

ADX-5016 by Advanced Composites (Mitsui chemicals) is a scratch resistant, impact modified thermoplastic olefin (TPO) elastomer grade, filled with talc. Source: Internet

Due to its low shear strength, talc is one of the oldest known solid lubricants. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

talbotype talbotypist talbutal Talca Talcahuano talcite