An isosceles triangle is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles. congruent means equal. No matter which direction the triangle's apex, or peak, points, it's an isosceles triangle if two of its sides are congruent.
Uses of talc: Talc is used in a wide variety of products that we see every day. It is an important ingredient in rubber, a filler and whitener in paint, a filler and brightening agent in high-quality papers, and a primary ingredient in many types of cosmetics.
Medical Definition of Talc. Talc: A very soft, soapy-feeling mineral that is a silicate of magnesium, sometimes with small amounts of aluminum silicate. Talc is used in making dusting powder (talcum powder), in cosmetic preparations, and as a filter aid in pharmacy. The inhalation of talc can lead to a chronic lung disease called talcosis which is related to silicosis. It occurs in workers exposed to talc mixed with silicates.