talcum powder

[tal-kuhm]

noun

1. a powder made of purified, usually perfumed talc, for toilet purposes.

talcum powder

/ ˈtælkəm /

noun

1. Often shortened to: talc. a powder made of purified talc, usually scented, used for perfuming the body and for absorbing excess moisture

Word History and Origins

Origin of talcum powder¹

1885–90; < Medieval Latin talcum talc

Example Sentences

The company, which now makes its talcum powder with cornstarch, has denied the allegations.

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Footage of the event showed several people trying to restrain the pair as they sprayed the stones with a mix of cornflour, talcum powder and orange dye.

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Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said Thursday.

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The claims of links between talcum powder and cancer revolve around asbestos - a known cause of cancer.

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At 19 he joined the Polka Tulk Blues Band, named after the brand of talcum powder favored by his mother.

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