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talc vs powder

powder vs talc

talc and powder both are nouns.

talc and powder both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
talc Yes No Yes No
powder Yes No Yes No
As verbs, powder is a hypernym of talc; that is, powder is a word with a broader meaning than talc:
  • talc: apply talcum powder to (one's body)
  • powder: apply powder to
talc (noun) powder (noun)
a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
talc (verb) powder (verb)
apply talcum powder to (one's body) apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between talc and powder

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