Noun: talcum tal-kum
- A toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture
"She dusted her baby with talcum powder after the bath";
- talcum powder
- A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
"She dusted her skin with talcum after her shower";
- talc
Derived forms: talcums
Type of: bath powder, dusting powder, mineral, toilet powder
Encyclopedia: Talcum, Kentucky