talcum powder

[ tal-kuhm ]

noun

1. a powder made of purified, usually perfumed talc, for toilet purposes.

talcum powder

/ ˈtælkəm /

noun

1. a powder made of purified talc, usually scented, used for perfuming the body and for absorbing excess moisture Often shortened totalc

Word History and Origins

Origin of talcum powder¹

1885–90; < Medieval Latin talcum talc

Example Sentences

Johnson & Johnson is making another attempt at using a contentious legal technique to end a decade-long battle over claims that its talcum powder products caused cancer.

From New York Times

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that it would ask tens of thousands of people suing the company over claims that its talcum powder products caused their cancer to approve a new $6.5 billion settlement, its third attempt to resolve the lawsuits.

From New York Times

The proposal would settle nearly all current and future claims that its talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, the company said.

From New York Times

The lawsuits filed against J&J had alleged its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, through use for feminine hygiene, or mesothelioma, a cancer that strikes the lungs and other organs.

From Seattle Times

Benteke was given some talcum powder to throw in the air like NBA legend LeBron James to celebrate the goal.

From Seattle Times