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Definition of talcum

talcum

/ˈtæl.kəm/
tal · cum
Plural:talcums
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Adjective:talcous
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talcum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A fine, often perfumed powder made from purified talc, applied to the skin to absorb moisture and reduce friction.

Example

"The barber dusted a little talcum on the back of the customer's neck after the haircut."

2

The soft, greasy-feeling hydrated magnesium silicate mineral from which cosmetic and industrial powders are made; talc.

Example

"Deposits of pure talcum are mined and milled into fine industrial powders."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Medieval Latin talcum, which came via Arabic talq from Persian talk, referring to the soft silicate mineral.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Talcum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/talcum
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