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Definition of talcum powder noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

talcum powder

noun
 
/ˈtælkəm paʊdə(r)/
 
/ˈtælkəm paʊdər/
(also informal talc
 
/tælk/
 
/tælk/
)
[uncountable]
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  1. a fine soft powder, usually with a pleasant smell, that you put on your skin to make it feel smooth and dryTopics Appearancec2
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