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Powdery mineral Crossword Clue

We've solved the 4-letter crossword answer for Powdery mineral, recently featured on Universal Crossword

By Suryadeepto Sengupta

Modified Nov 04, 2024, 04:06 AM ET

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Hints For Powdery mineral Crossword Clue

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Definition
A microscope slide made of a plate of mica, generally in use from the start of modern microscopy until the early nineteenth century, after which glass slides became the standard medium.
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Anagram
An anagram of the answer is "CTAL"
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Another Clue
Another clue for the same answer is Moisture-absorbing mineral
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First Letter
The first letter of the answer is "T"

Powdery mineral Crossword Answer

The 4-letter word for Powdery mineral featured on the Universal Crossword, 04 Nov, 2024 (29A) is

TALC

(pronounced as "/tælk/")

Definitions of TALC:

TALC(noun)

  1. Originally a large range of transparent or glistening foliated minerals. Examples include mica, selenite and the hydrated magnesium silicate that the term talc generally has referred to in modern times (see below). Also an item made of such a mineral and depending for its function on the special nature of the mineral (see next). Mediaeval writers adopted the term from the Arabic.

  2. A microscope slide made of a plate of mica, generally in use from the start of modern microscopy until the early nineteenth century, after which glass slides became the standard medium.

TALC(verb)

  1. To apply talc to.

Other Crossword Answers for Powdery mineral

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  • TALC (4 Letters) - USA TODAY Crossword - 03 Jul, 2024
  • TALC (4 Letters) - LA TIMES Crossword - 15 Mar, 2024

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Q1: What is another word for Powdery mineral?

Another word for Powdery mineral is TALC.

Q2: When was the Powdery mineral crossword clue last seen in a puzzle?

The Powdery mineral crossword clue was last spotted in the Universal Crossword on 04 Nov, 2024.

Q3: What is the 4-letter word for the Powdery mineral crossword clue?

The 4-letter word for Powdery mineral is TALC.

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