Look up: Talc

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   Talc
   Talc has the formulae Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 and a relative hardness of 1. It is a mineral of secondary origin formed by the alteration of magnesium silicates. Usually found in metamorphic rocks where, in a non-crystalline form, it occurs as 'soapstone' - and can make up large rock masses. Used for laboratory table tops and for many industrial uses. It has a greasy feel.
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   talc
   [n] - a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate 2. [v] - apply talcum powder to (one`s body)
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   Talc
   Cosmetic talc is carcinogenic. Talc-based powder has been linked to ovarian cancer. Found in baby and bath powders, face powders, dry rouges, and foot powders.
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   Talc
   Talc: A very soft, soapy-feeling mineral that is a silicate of magnesium, sometimes with small amounts of aluminum silicate. Talc is used in making dusting powder (talcum powder), in cosmetic preparations, and as a filter aid in pharmacy. The inhalation of talc can lead to a chronic lung disease called talcosis which is related to silicosis. It occ ...
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   talc
   mineral substance rich in hydrous magnesium silicate Category: Chemistry • a native magnesium silicate Category: Medicine
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   Talc
   Talc noun [ French talc ; confer Spanish & Italian talco , Late Latin talcus ; all from Arabic talq .] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite , or soapstone , is a compact granular variety. Indurated talc , an imp ...
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   talc
   <chemical> A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish colour, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety. Indurated talc, an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc. ... Synonym: talc sla ...
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   talc
   talcum noun a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
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   Talc
   `Talc` (derived from the Persian via Arabic `talq`) is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. In loose form, it is the widely used substance known as `talcum powder`. It occurs as foliated to fibrous masses, its monoclinic crystals being so rare as to be almost unknown. It has a perfect basal cleavage, and the folia are non-elastic, although slightly flexible. It is sectile and ...
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    talc
    (talk) a native hydrous magnesium silicate, sometimes with a small amount of aluminum silicate; used as a dusting powder. The inhalation of talc is associated with a wide variety of respiratory disorders.
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    Talc
    • (n.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety.
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    talc
    common silicate mineral that is distinguished from almost all other minerals by its extreme softness (it has the lowest rating [1] on the Mohs scale ... [2 related articles]
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    Talc
      See back surfacing.
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    talc
    Talc. Credit: Mineral Information Institute An extremely soft (hardness 1 on the Mohs scale), white or greenish-white mineral composed essentially of magnesium silicate, Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂. Talc crystallizes...
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    talc
    talc, mineral ranging in color from white through various shades of gray and green to the red and brown of impure specimens, translucent to opaque, and having a greasy, soapy feel. It is a hydrous silicate of magnesium, Mg3Si4O10(OH)2, and usually contains small quantities of nickel, iron, and alumi...
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