Talca
noun
1.
a city in central Chile.
noun
1.
a city in central Chile: scene of the declaration of Chilean independence (1818). Pop: 206 000 (2005 est)
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adjective 1. containing or composed largely of talc.
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noun 1. Also, talcum [tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ (Show IPA). a green-to-gray, soft mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, Mg 3 (Si 4 O 10)(OH) 2 , unctuous to the touch, and occurring usually in foliated or compact masses, used in making lubricants, talcum powder, electrical insulation, etc. 2. talcum powder. verb (used with object), talcked or […]
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[tal-kuh m] /ˈtæl kəm/ noun 1. a powder made of purified, usually perfumed talc, for toilet purposes. talcum powder /ˈtælkəm/ noun 1. a powder made of purified talc, usually scented, used for perfuming the body and for absorbing excess moisture Often shortened to talc