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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 verb • apply talcum powder to (one's body) | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Main ingredient of chalk | ||||||
noun • a salt or ester of carbonic acid (containing the anion CO3) verb • turn into a carbonate • treat with carbon dioxide | ||||||||
| 31% | 5 | A key ingredient in some toothpaste formulas | ||||||
noun • a soft whitish calcite • a pure flat white with little reflectance • an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant • a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces verb • write, draw, or trace with chalk | ||||||||
Chalk Ingredient
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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