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talcum powder noun
/ˈtæl.kəmˌpaʊ.dər/
/-dɚ/ n [C or U] (also talc) Definition
a powder, usually having a pleasant smell, put on the skin to make it feel smooth or to help it stay dry
(Definition of talcum powder noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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