Talc

[tælk]

解释:

(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.

(verb.) apply talcum powder to (one's body).

编辑:罗德里克--From WordNet

解释:

(n.) 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.

整理:韦尔登

解释:

n. a mineral occurring in thin flakes of a white or green colour and a soapy feel.—n. Tal′cite a massive variety of talc.—adjs. Talc′ky Tal′cose Tal′cous containing consisting of or like talc.

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