talcum
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- A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
- A toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture
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📰 This Word in the News:
Aberdeen woman claims Johnson & Johnson talcum powder caused cancer in group legal action
Mar 19, 2026 Press and Journal
Mar 19, 2026 Press and Journal
Johnson & Johnson faces UK legal action over cancer-causing talcum powder claims
Jul 14, 2025 Consumer Voice
Jul 14, 2025 Consumer Voice
A New Study Suggests Tainted Talcum Powder Can Cause a Rare Form of Cancer
Oct 15, 2019 Time Magazine
Oct 15, 2019 Time Magazine