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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) | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Mineral hardness is determined by the ability to scratch or be scratched by another mineral | ||||||
noun • a scale of hardness of solids; talc is 0 and diamond is 10; ordering is determined by which substance can scratch another substance | ||||||||
| 30% | 9 | Can be easily scratched or rubbed off | ||||||
noun • a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings verb • cover with calcimine | ||||||||
Easily Scratched Mineral Crossword Clue
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TALC which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TALC
Updated: October 11, 2023
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