talc powder

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• Sterile talc powder — is a mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc powder is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall). Sterile talc powder is inserted into …   Wikipedia

• sterile talc powder — A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc powder is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall). Sterile talc powder is inserted into… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

• Talc — magnesium silicate redirects here. For the synthetic form, see synthetic magnesium silicate. Talc Three pieces of Talc. General Category Silicate mineral …   Wikipedia

• talc — A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall). Talc is inserted into the space, causing it to …   English dictionary of cancer terms

• talc — [talk] n. [Fr < Ar ṭalq] 1. a soft, light colored, monoclinic mineral, Mg3Si4O10 (OH) 2, with a greasy feel, used to make talcum powder, lubricants, etc.; magnesium silicate: see MOHS SCALE 2. short for TALCUM (POWDER) vt. talcked or talced,… …   English World dictionary

• talc — [ tælk ] noun uncount 1. ) INFORMAL TALCUM POWDER 2. ) a very soft stone used for making talcum powder …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• powder — [n] fine, loose grains made by crushing a solid crumb, dust, film, grain, grit, meal, particle, pounce, pulverulence, seed, talc; concepts 471,831 Ant. solid powder [v] crush into fine grains; sprinkle fine grains abrade, bray, comminute, cover,… …   New thesaurus

• talc — [tælk] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; : Old French; Origin: Medieval Latin talk, from Arabic talq] talcum powder …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• talc — ► NOUN 1) talcum powder. 2) a soft mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate of magnesium …   English terms dictionary

• talc — Powder lubricant to prevent sticking between tube and tire. A soft mineral; a basic magnesium silicate usually occurring in foliated, granular, or fibrous masses, used in the manufacture of electrical insulators …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Talc — A very soft, soapy feeling mineral that is a silicate of magnesium, sometimes with small amounts of aluminum silicate. Talc is used in making dusting powder (talcum powder), in cosmetic preparations, and as a filter aid in pharmacy. The… …   Medical dictionary