talc (탤크 (강세: 탤크)) — 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/
Korean meaning: 화장품과 파우더 제조에 사용되는 부드러운 흰색 광물
Korean pronunciation: 탤크 (강세: 탤크)
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
💡 Concept
Soft white mineral for cosmetics
🎵 Rhyme
Apply talc as you walk, white as chalk!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/tælk/
🇬🇧 UK/tælk/
🌳Etymology
Roottalc
Origin
아랍어에서 온 단어로, 중세 라틴어를 거쳐 영어로 전해졌습니다. 아랍 상인들이 이 부드러운 광물을 거래하면서 전 세계로 퍼졌죠.
🎵Rhyme
walktalkchalkstalk
walk
talk
chalk
stalk
🔗Collocations
baby powder
talc-free
cosmetic grade talc
industrial talc
talc powder
pure talc
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's face powder was so old it turned into a talc museum!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
powdermineralmagnesium silicate
Antonyms
liquidoilmoisture
Related
cosmeticsbaby powdermakeupmineralsilicate
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