Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun talcum

2 senses of talcum

Sense 1
talc, talcum -- (a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder)
       => mineral -- (solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition)

Sense 2
talcum, talcum powder -- (a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture)
       => toilet powder, bath powder, dusting powder -- (a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing))