talcum

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
    a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture

Word Origin

talcum (n.)
1550s, from Medieval Latin talcum, used for any of various shiny minerals. See talc. Talcum powder attested from 1871.