talcum powder

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 Post
Allow 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. Sadler
Likewise Mennen, of talcum powder fame, whose face and name are known all over the world.
How to Succeed as an Inventor|Goodwin B. Smith
The man achieved another bar of "The Holy City," and fondly dusted his face with talcum powder, critically observing the effect.
Bunker Bean|Harry Leon Wilson

Every 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

talcum powder

/ (ˈtælkəm) /

noun

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

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