talcoseadj.
/ˈtalkəʊs/, /ˈtalkəʊz/, U.S. /ˈtælˌkoʊs/, /ˈtælˌkoʊz/ Abounding in or consisting largely of talc.
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siliceous1656
auriferous1744
siliciferous1794
silicited1794
talcose1794
aluminiferous1804
silicated1806
venigenous1817
stanniferous1823
alumiferous1826
quartziferous1831
quartzofeldspathic1839
stannified1855
tinnified1855
acidic1876
lime-silicate1888
peralkalic1902
potassic1902
sodic1902
sodipotassic1902
felsic1912
peralkaline1913
peraluminous1927
1794 R. Kirwan Elements Mineral. (ed. 2) I. 382 Talcose Argillite.
1802 J. Playfair Illustr. Huttonian Theory 224 A schistus, which is talcose rather than micaceous.
1854 F. C. Bakewell Geol. 22 When talc is an ingredient, the mineral is called talcose granite.
1893 E. H. Barker Wanderings by S. Waters 195 With schist, talcose slate and fragments of quartz.
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