1. talc - Noun
2. talc - Verb
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 dictionaryA 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