Talcum Powder (Noun)
Meaning
A toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- After using the bathroom, she lightly sprinkled some talcum powder inside the toilet bowl to eliminate any lingering odors.
- The store was selling a new brand of talcum powder that claimed to be more effective at controlling bathroom moisture than other products on the market.
- Before pouring the new talcum powder into the toilet, she carefully scooped out the remaining contents from the old container.
- The Instructions on the talcum powder can warned users to avoid inhaling the fine powder to prevent respiratory problems.
- The talcum powder had a pleasant floral scent that lingered in the air for a few minutes after it was applied.