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Meaning of TALCUM

Pronunciation:  'talkum

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture
  2. [n]  a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
 

TALCUM is a 6 letter word that starts with T.

 

 Synonyms: talc, talcum powder
 
 See Also: bath powder, dusting powder, French chalk, mineral, rensselaerite, soaprock, soapstone, steatite, talc, talcum, talcum, talcum powder, toilet powder

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tal"cum\, n. [NL.] (Min.)
Same as {Talc}.

 

 

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