talcum powder
a powder made of purified, usually perfumed talc, for toilet purposes.
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The other two examined car seat safety and talcum powder safety.
New report finds toxic heavy metals in popular baby foods. FDA failed to warn consumers of risk. | Laura Reiley | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostAllow this to almost dry, and then sprinkle on talcum powder which smooths over the dry varnish of ichthyol.
The Mother and Her Child | William S. SadlerLikewise Mennen, of talcum powder fame, whose face and name are known all over the world.
How to Succeed as an Inventor | Goodwin B. SmithThe man achieved another bar of "The Holy City," and fondly dusted his face with talcum powder, critically observing the effect.
Bunker Bean | Harry Leon WilsonEvery morning shake a little talcum powder or "Foot Ease" in each shoe.
The Plattsburg Manual | O.O. Ellis and E.B. Garey
Doesn't he tear, or break, or chew, or sprinkle over with talcum powder everything he can get his hands on?
At the Age of Eve | Kate Trimble Sharber
British Dictionary definitions for talcum powder
/ (ˈtælkəm) /
a powder made of purified talc, usually scented, used for perfuming the body and for absorbing excess moisture: Often shortened to: talc
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