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Noun — A fine, soft powder, often scented, used on the skin to absorb moisture.

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talcum powder

Etymology

From Medieval Latin talcum, ultimately from Arabic ṭalq, the same root as the mineral "talc."

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What does “talcum” mean?

The word “talcum” means a fine, soft powder, often scented, used on the skin to absorb moisture. In plain terms, a powder made from talc, used for keeping skin dry and smelling fresh.

How do you pronounce “talcum”?

“Talcum” is pronounced TAL-kuhm (/ˈtælkəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “talcum” in a sentence?

Here is “talcum” used in a sentence: “She dusted the baby with talcum powder after the bath.”

What part of speech is “talcum”?

“Talcum” is a noun.

Where does the word “talcum” come from?

The word “talcum” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin talcum, ultimately from Arabic ṭalq, the same root as the mineral "talc.".

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