talcum powder

American  

[tal-kuhm] / ˈtæl kəm /

noun

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

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talcum powder British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of talcum powder

1885–90; < Medieval Latin talcum talc

Example Sentences

Talcum powder was sprinkled between the boards to eliminate creaks caused by the movement of cameras.

From Time Magazine Archive

Poudre de Vicomtesse: Talcum powder, seven and one-half ounces.

From The Woman Beautiful or, The Art of Beauty Culture by Stevans, Helen Follett

The necessities for baby's personal care are: Talcum powder.

From The Mother and Her Child by Sadler, William S.

Talcum powder hides the fact that his nose is shiny and somewhat pink.

From A Book of Burlesques by Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis)

"Talcum powder, instead of gun powder," retorted Dick.

From Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son by Garis, Howard R.