Talcum Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtæɫkəm

TAL-kuhm

UK

tˈælkəm

TAL-kuhm

التعريف

A soft, white or gray powder made from the mineral talc, often used on skin to keep it dry and prevent rashes.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Commonly seen in 'talcum powder.' Mostly used in baby care, cosmetics, or to reduce skin friction. Less common as a standalone word—usually appears with 'powder.' Not edible. Distinct from 'chalk' or other powders.

• Spanish: talco
• Portuguese (BR): talco
• Portuguese (PT): talco
• Chinese (Simplified): 滑石粉
• Chinese (Traditional): 滑石粉
• Hindi: टैल्कम
• Arabic: بودرة التلك
• Bengali: টালকম - ট্যালকম পাউডার
• Russian: тальк
• Japanese: タルカム - ベビーパウダー
• Vietnamese: bột tan - phấn rôm
• Korean: 탈크 - 베이비파우더
• Turkish: talk - pudra (bebe pudrası)
• Urdu: ٹالکم پاؤڈر
• Indonesian: talk - bedak talk

جمل نموذجية

She put some talcum on the baby's skin after a bath.

basic

Talcum keeps your feet dry in your shoes.

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Many people use talcum to prevent skin rashes.

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Do you want some talcum powder after your shower?

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I always put talcum in my gym bag to stay fresh.

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Some doctors suggest avoiding talcum for babies with sensitive skin.

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