English noun: talc | |||
1. | talc (substance) a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder | ||
Synonyms | talcum | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mineral | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | French chalk, rensselaerite, soap-rock, soaprock, soapstone, steatite | ||
Substance meronym | talcum, talcum powder | ||
English verb: talc | |||
1. | talc (body) apply talcum powder to (one's body) | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | powder | ||