noun
talc; talcum
Mineralogy term for the soft mineral talc, used in powder form (talcum powder) and in various industrial applications.
滑石はモース硬度1の非常に柔らかい鉱物です。
Talc is a very soft mineral with a Mohs hardness of 1.
ベビーパウダーには滑石が使われることがあります。
Talc is sometimes used in baby powder.