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talcum

/ˈtælkəm/ /ˈtɔlkəm/

Meanings
noun
Powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use.

Examples :

"After her bath, the baby was dusted with talcum to keep her skin dry and soft. "
substance material body appearance

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Illustration powder

powder noun

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

"The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "

Illustration talcumed

talcumed verb

/ˈtælkəmd/ /ˈtɔːlkəmd/

To perfume with talcum powder.

"After his bath, the baby was talcumed and dressed in a soft, cotton onesie. "

Illustration after

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

Illustration powdered

powdered verb

/ˈpaʊdəd/ /ˈpaʊdərd/

To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

"The chef powdered the sugar to make a delicate topping for the cake. "

Illustration perfumed

perfumed verb

/pərˈfjuːmd/ /pɜːˈfjuːmd/

To apply perfume to; to fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

"She perfumed her scarf with lavender oil before leaving for work. "

Illustration talc

talc noun

/tælk/

Originally a large range of transparent or glistening foliated minerals. Examples include mica, selenite and the hydrated magnesium silicate that the term talc generally has referred to in modern times (see below). Also an item made of such a mineral and depending for its function on the special nature of the mineral (see next). Mediaeval writers adopted the term from the Arabic.

"The baby powder contains talc to absorb moisture and prevent diaper rash. "

Illustration mother

mother noun

/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby

"He had something of his mother in him."

Illustration bath

bath noun

/bɐːθ/ [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [baθ⁓bæθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ]

A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.

"After a long day at school, I took a bath to relax. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration toilet

toilet noun

/ˈtɔɪ.lət/

A covering of linen, silk, or tapestry, spread over a dressing table in a chamber or dressing room.

"The dressing room had a beautiful silk toilet draped over the dressing table. "

Illustration perfume

perfume noun

/ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /pɚˈfjuːm/

A pleasant smell; the scent, odor, or odoriferous particles emitted from a sweet-smelling substance; a pleasant odor

"The perfume from the new flower shop filled the air, making the street pleasant. "

Illustration dusted

dusted verb

/ˈdʌstɪd/

To remove dust from.

"The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard."