Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "talcum powder" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF TALCUM POWDER

talcum powder  [ˈtælkəm] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TALCUM POWDER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Talcum powder is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TALCUM POWDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

talcum powder

Talc

Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula H2Mg34 or Mg3Si4O102. In loose form, it is the widely used substance known as talcum powder. It occurs as foliated to fibrous masses, and in an exceptionally rare crystal form. It has a perfect basal cleavage, and the folia are non-elastic, although slightly flexible. It is the softest known mineral and listed as 1 on the Mohs hardness scale. It can be easily scratched by a fingernail. It is also sectile. It has a specific gravity of 2.5–2.8, a clear or dusty luster, and is translucent to opaque. Talc is not soluble in water, but it is slightly soluble in dilute mineral acids. Its colour ranges from white to grey or green and it has a distinctly greasy feel. Its streak is white. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed predominantly of talc.

Definition of talcum powder in the English dictionary

The definition of talcum powder in the dictionary is a powder made of purified talc, usually scented, used for perfuming the body and for absorbing excess moisture Often shortened to: talc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TALCUM POWDER


Beckham
ˈbɛkəm
capsicum
ˈkæpsɪkəm
dinkum
ˈdɪŋkəm
high-income
ˌhaɪˈɪnkəm
hokum
ˈhəʊkəm
locum
ˈləʊkəm
Malcolm
ˈmælkəm
Markham
ˈmɑːkəm
Morecambe
ˈmɔːkəm
Newcomb
ˈnjuːkəm
practicum
ˈpræktɪkəm
Shechem
ˈʃɛkəm
skookum
ˈskuːkəm
talcum
ˈtælkəm
unwelcome
ʌnˈwɛlkəm
verbascum
vɜːˈbæskəm
viscum
ˈvɪskəm
welcome
ˈwɛlkəm
Welkom
ˈwɛlkəm
Wykeham
ˈwɪkəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TALCUM POWDER

talbot
talbotype
talc
Talca
Talcahuano
talcked
talcking
talcose
talcous
talcum
talcy
tale
talea
Taleb
Taleban
talebearer
talebearing
taleful
talegalla
taleggio

WORDS THAT END LIKE TALCUM POWDER

baking powder
black powder
bleaching powder
bronzing powder
chili powder
chilli powder
chowder
clam chowder
curry powder
custard powder
dusting-powder
face powder
gunpowder
milk powder
mustard powder
powder
smokeless powder
soap powder
take a powder
tooth powder
washing powder

Synonyms and antonyms of talcum powder in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «talcum powder» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF TALCUM POWDER

Find out the translation of talcum powder to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of talcum powder from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «talcum powder» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

滑石粉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polvos de talco
570 millions of speakers

English

talcum powder
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तालक पाउडर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بُودْرَة تَلْك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тальк
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

talco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সুগন্ধিত পাউডার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

talc
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bedak talkum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Körperpuder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タルカムパウダー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

탤컴 파우더
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wêdakakêna
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phấn rôm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாலுகா தூள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तालकुम पावडर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

talk pudrası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

borotalco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

talk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тальк
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pudră de talc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πούδρα ταλκ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

talkpoeier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

talkpuder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

talkum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of talcum powder

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TALCUM POWDER»

The term «talcum powder» is regularly used and occupies the 88.731 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
59
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «talcum powder» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of talcum powder
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «talcum powder».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TALCUM POWDER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «talcum powder» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «talcum powder» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about talcum powder

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TALCUM POWDER»

Discover the use of talcum powder in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to talcum powder and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Olive Propagation Manual
Auxin-talcum powder mixtures can be purchased commercially (see p. 39), or prepared by the nursery workers using reagent grade auxin and talcum powder. To get a homogeneous dispersion, the auxin is previously dissolved in a solvent,  ...
‎2004
2
Contemporary Halakhic Problems
alem, 5739) 14:58, note 158, quotes the noted Jerusalem scholar, R. Shlomoh Zalman Auerbach, as forbidding even the use of talcum powder on the Sabbath " for whenever there is intention to color even for a short period of time on what ...
J. David Bleich, 1995
3
Strutter's Complete Guide to Clown Makeup
Powdering the makeup is absolutely essential for creating a professional looking clown face. When the makeup is applied to the face, it looks greasy and will smear unless it is "set" with powder. Talcum powder is normally used to apply the set ...
Jim Roberts, 1991
4
Cost Accounting
The following impersonal Ledger Balances appeared in the Trial Balance of the book of a company on 31st December 2004: The total production of the company was 4,56,000 tons of Mica and 1 ,08,000 tons of Talcum Powder 1,65,000 tons ...
5
Cost Accounting
Wages paid Timber used Sundry stores and maintenance of Mines Rent, Taxes and General Charges (One-third applicable to Talcum Powder) Wages paid and stores used for the manufacture of Talcum Powder Royalties paid on Mica ...
SP Gupta, Ajay Sharma, Satish Ahuja
6
Brand Management, 1E
Besides dispensing and fragrance problems, filling a satchet with talcum powder invites technical problems too. But if the satchet technology itself changes then it might be possible to pack talcum powders effectively. For instance, if the satchet ...
Y. L. R. Moorthi, 2010
7
Essentials of Dermatology for Chiropractors
Talcum powder produced from talc is highly absorbent and helps keeps the skin dry. Talcum powder is used to treat skin areas prone to excessive heat and moisture and is especially useful in hot and humid conditions. Talc functions by ...
Michael R. Wiles, Jonathan Williams, Kashif A. Ahmad, 2010
8
The standard formulary
З Essence of orange flowers . . . . . .fl.dr. 2 Essence of Cassie . . . . . . . . . . . . . fl.dr. 2 Tincture of musk . . . . . . . . . . . . .fl.dr. 1 If this powder be too light, a portion of the precipitated chalk may be replaced with prepared chalk. IV. Talcum, powder.
Albert Ethelbert Ebert
9
Herbal Cosmetics Hand Book
Toilet Powders comprise talcum powder, dusting powder — also termed body powder or after bath powder — after -shave powder and baby powder. The aggregate sale of these cosmetics is undoubtedly larger in ton volume than that of face ...
H Panda, 2000
10
Lagat-Khate Ki Bhumika An Introduction Of Cost Accounts
Taxes and General Charges (one third applicable to Telcum Powder) 72,000 Wages paid and Stores Used for the Manufacture of Talcum Powder 71,000 Royalties Paid on Mica Produced 72,000 Ropes Used 12,000 Salaries paid - Applicable ...
Manmohan Prasad, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TALCUM POWDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term talcum powder is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Top 10 Talcum Powder Hacks
Long associated with your childhood bedtime bath or a visit round your grandmother's house, the humble talcum powder has been a bathroom staple for ... «Closer, Jul 15»
2
Talcum Powder Beauty Tips: 10 Hacks You Need To Know About
Think talcum powder is just for babies? Think again. This sweet smelling powder has a myriad of brilliant uses, just waiting to make their way into your daily ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
3
Package with talcum powder sent to district judge
A Hazmat team with a field test kit was able to quickly determine the substance was a actually talc powder. A return address was listed on the package which led ... «Victoria Advocate, Jun 15»
4
Women are suing Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder
Some studies, beginning in 1982, have indicated that women who used talcum powder products for feminine hygiene have a higher risk of ovarian cancer than ... «PRI, May 15»
5
Jury awards woman $13M for talcum powder asbestos exposure
A 73-year-old woman who contracted mesothelioma from using asbestos-containing talcum powder manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive Co. was awarded $13 ... «The Seattle Times, Apr 15»
6
Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Sparks Growing …
New Jersey's courts are dealing with at least 70 lawsuits against J&J from those claiming that talcum powder has contributed to ovarian cancer. This story was ... «NJ Spotlight, Apr 15»
7
East Village Bar Receives Threatening Letter Containing Suspicious …
“We get hate mail like this every once in a while but never powder,” Smith told the Register. Officials were able to identify the substance as talcum powder. «whotv.com, Mar 15»
8
Baby Powder Conspiracy Claim Moves Forward
Talcum powder is most commonly used as a baby product to help prevent diaper rash and glides over the skin to eliminate friction and keep the skin cool. «Legal Examiner, Jan 15»
9
Health Risks of Talcum Powder
Who does not know what talcum powder is? The white, smooth-textured powder you use to put on your face and body. There are different types of talcum ... «BoldSky, Jan 15»
10
Manufacturers of Talcum Powder Products
Open talcum powder bottle Talc-containing baby powder is almost as quaintly familiar as motherhood and apple pie. Johnson & Johnson's baby powder, the ... «Injury Lawyer News, Jul 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Talcum powder [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/talcum-powder>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z