talc powder
1Sterile 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 …
2sterile 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… …
3Talc — magnesium silicate redirects here. For the synthetic form, see synthetic magnesium silicate. Talc Three pieces of Talc. General Category Silicate mineral …
4talc — 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 …
5talc — [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,… …
6talc — [ tælk ] noun uncount 1. ) INFORMAL TALCUM POWDER 2. ) a very soft stone used for making talcum powder …
7powder — [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,… …
8talc — [tælk] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; : Old French; Origin: Medieval Latin talk, from Arabic talq] talcum powder …
9talc — ► NOUN 1) talcum powder. 2) a soft mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate of magnesium …
10talc — 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 …