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Dictionary Results for talc:
1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
talc
    n 1: a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and
         consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a
         variety of products including talcum powder [syn: talc,
         talcum]
    v 1: apply talcum powder to (one's body)

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Talc \Talc\ (t[a^]lk), n. [F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL.
   talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] (Min.)
   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.
   [1913 Webster]

   Indurated talc, an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly
      compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; --
      called also talc slate.
      [1913 Webster] Talcose

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