talc

Meanings

• Noun

  A soft, white mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, often used in powder form as a cosmetic or in the manufacture of paper, rubber, and other products.

  - "She applied talcum powder to her baby's bottom."
  - "The makeup artist dusted talc on the model's face."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with talc
calm , balm , psalm

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Variants

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talc , talcose , talcs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'talcos' meaning 'tallow'.

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Trivia

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1. Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale.

2. Talc was used as a writing material in ancient China.

3. Talcum powder was once used as a food additive in the United States before it was banned due to health concerns.

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Related Concepts

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1. Talcum powder: A fine, white powder made from talc, used primarily as a cosmetic to absorb moisture and prevent rashes.

2. Talc ore: A mineral deposit from which talc is extracted.

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Culture

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Talc has been used for various cultural and historical purposes. In ancient Egypt, it was used as an embalming agent and a cosmetic for the dead. In China, it was used as a writing material before the invention of paper. In literature, talc has been mentioned in works such as 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte and 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte.

How to Memorize "talc"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a soft, white powder used in cosmetics and industry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'talc' with softness, whiteness, and cosmetics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'TALC' stands for 'T'alented, 'A'nd 'L'ight 'C'osmetic.

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