"talcoid" meaning in English

See talcoid in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more talcoid [comparative], most talcoid [superlative]
Etymology: talc + -oid Etymology templates: {{af|en|talc|-oid}} talc + -oid Head templates: {{en-adj}} talcoid (comparative more talcoid, superlative most talcoid)
  1. (geology) Pertaining to or resembling talc, such as certain schists. Categories (topical): Geology

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