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baby powder

NOUN

powder to prevent chafing

Synonyms

WEAK

bath powder talcum powder

Example Sentences

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Around 3,000 claimants in the U.K. have accused the company of knowingly selling baby powder that was contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

It’s hundreds, thousands, and sometimes more than 100,000 people suing over life-changing physical harm from asbestos-laced baby powder, from NFL concussions, from pacemakers, hip implants, and other medical products.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Johnson & Johnson has faced thousands of lawsuits linking its talc baby powder to cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

A recent lawsuit in the UK picked up on those claims, accusing Johnson & Johnson of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos for decades.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Gilly turned to face her, this mountain smelling of Johnson’s baby powder and perspiration.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson