Found 2 items, similar to talc.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: talc talc 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 [syn: talcum] [also: talcking, talcked] talc v : apply talcum powder to (one's body) [also: talcking, talcked]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Talc Talc \Talc\, 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]