Talc

n.

1.

(Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety. Indurated talc an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; - called also talc slate.

Noun	1.	talc - a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder Synonyms: talcum
Verb	1.	talc - apply talcum powder to (one's body)

powder, talcum