talc
6 points
English
4 letters
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Definitions
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
verb
apply talcum powder to (one's body)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈælk/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silic
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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