talc — a soft white mineral used in making powder and cosmetics
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a soft white mineral used in making powder and cosmetics
Pronunciation (IPA): /tælk/
Example Sentences
- The magician used talc on his hands to make his card tricks smoother.
- Some makeup brands now offer talc-free products due to health concerns.
- The gymnast applied talc to her hands before performing on the uneven bars.
talc
NOUN[/tælk/]
a soft white mineral used in making powder and cosmetics
Soft white mineral for cosmetics
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Talc derives from Arabic talq, a term used by medieval Arab traders to describe this soft mineral. The word passed through Medieval Latin as talcus before entering English, spreading globally as Arab merchants trafficked in the mineral commodity.
Breakdown
Arabic talq (the mineral) → Medieval Latin talcus → English talc. The word retained its original form with minimal morphological change through its linguistic journey.
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📝Examples
“The magician used talc on his hands to make his card tricks smoother.”
“Some makeup brands now offer talc-free products due to health concerns.”
“The gymnast applied talc to her hands before performing on the uneven bars.”
“My grandmother's face powder was so old it turned into a talc museum!”
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