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English noun: talcum | |||
| 1. | talcum (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 | talc | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mineral | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | French chalk, rensselaerite, soap-rock, soaprock, soapstone, steatite | ||
| Substance meronym | talcum, talcum powder | ||
| 2. | talcum (artifact) a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture | ||
| Synonyms | talcum powder | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bath powder, dusting powder, toilet powder | ||
| Substance holonym | talc, talcum | ||
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