talcum
/ˈtælkəm/
noun
- A soft, white or grayish mineral (hydrous magnesium silicate) used in powdered form for toiletries and in industrial applications.
- The factory processes talcum for use in ceramics and paper.
- Talcum is often ground into a fine powder for use in cosmetics.
- Miners extracted talcum from the quarry for decades.
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