noun
talcum
TAL-kuhm
Talcum (noun) means a fine, soft powder, often scented, used on the skin to absorb moisture. Example: “She dusted the baby with talcum powder after the bath.”
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A fine, soft powder, often scented, used on the skin to absorb moisture.
"She dusted the baby with talcum powder after the bath."
How to use talcum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA powder made from talc, used for keeping skin dry and smelling fresh.
Common pairings
talcum powder
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Word forms
- Plural
- talcums
- Third person singular
- talcums
- Past tense
- talcumed
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin talcum, ultimately from Arabic ṭalq, the same root as the mineral "talc."
Synonyms
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talcum powder
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Frequently asked questions
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.".
