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talcum vs toilet powder

toilet powder vs talcum

talcum and toilet powder both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
talcum Yes No No No
toilet powder Yes No No No
As nouns, toilet powder is a hypernym of talcum; that is, toilet powder is a word with a broader meaning than talcum:
  • talcum: a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture
  • toilet powder: a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)
Other hypernyms of talcum include bath powder, dusting powder.
talcum (noun) toilet powder (noun)
a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)
a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
Difference between talcum and toilet powder

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