'Talc' definitions:
Definition of 'talc'
(from WordNet)
noun
A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder [syn: talc, talcum]
verb
Apply talcum powder to (one's body)
Definition of 'Talc'
From: GCIDE
- Talc \Talc\ (t[a^]lk), n. [F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety. [1913 Webster]
- Indurated talc, an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; -- called also talc slate. [1913 Webster] Talcose