talc
nounmasculine/ˈtaɫ.ku/medium
tal·co
Definition
A soft mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate, used in powdered form for the skin (talcum powder) and in various industries.
She dusted the baby with talc after his bath.
Talc is used as a lubricant in manufacturing.
Common collocations
talcum powderbaby talctalc mineralindustrial talc
Etymology
Do árabe 'ṭalq', por via do espanhol 'talco'.