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talc

/tælk/

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noun

滑石

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.

Examples :

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

这种婴儿爽身粉含有滑石粉，可以吸收水分，预防尿布疹。

mineral geology substance material

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noun

云母片

A microscope slide made of a plate of mica, generally in use from the start of modern microscopy until the early nineteenth century, after which glass slides became the standard medium.

Examples :

"The old biology textbook showed a detailed drawing of a specimen on a talc, illustrating the early methods of microscopy. "

那本旧生物课本上有一张关于标本在云母片上的详细图画，展示了早期显微镜技术的方法.

material science technology history

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noun

滑石, 镁硅酸盐

A soft mineral, composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, that has a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, and usually occurs in foliated masses.

Examples :

"The baby powder is made from talc, a soft mineral that feels smooth on the skin. "

这种婴儿爽身粉是用滑石做的，滑石是一种很软的矿物，摸起来很光滑。

mineral geology substance material

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noun

滑石粉

Examples :

"My daughter used talc to keep her hands from getting too dry after washing them. "

我女儿洗完手后会用滑石粉来保持手部干爽，防止过于干燥。

material substance

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verb

撒滑石粉，敷滑石粉

To apply talc to.

Examples :

"After his shower, the baby's mother carefully talced his bottom to keep it dry and prevent diaper rash. "

洗完澡后，宝宝的妈妈小心地在他的屁股上撒了滑石粉，以保持干爽并预防尿布疹。

material substance body appearance