talc

• Minéral tendre, de texture savonneuse, composé de silicate de magnésium hydraté, utilisé notamment sous forme de poudre pour ses propriétés absorbantes et adoucissantes.

A fine-grained mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, known for its soft, soapy texture and used in various products such as talcum powder.

indénombrable

1. Soft mineralB2formal

   A fine-grained mineral with a soft, soapy feel, composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, used in products like talcum powder.

   talc (minéral)

   • Talc is often ground into a powder for cosmetic use.
   • The mineral talc is one of the softest on the Mohs scale.
   • Geologists identified the rock sample as pure talc.

• Verbe archaïque signifiant parler, raconter, ainsi que compter ou dénombrer. Rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

An obsolete verb meaning to speak or tell, or to count or reckon. It is rarely used in modern English.

1. B2formal

   To apply talcum powder to one's body, typically to absorb moisture or reduce friction.

   S'enduire de talc

   • She talced her baby's skin after the bath.
   • He talced his feet before putting on his running socks.
   • The athlete talced his hands to improve his grip on the bar.

   Synonymesdustpowdersprinkletalcum