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.
You say, âAsbestos-containing talcâ can cause cancer, but the American Cancer Society website you link to says, â Talc that has asbestos is generally accepted as being able to cause cancer. This type of talc is not used in modern consumer products. The evidence about asbestos-free talc, which is still widely used, is less clear.â Which has a very different meaning. The wording you have chosen implies that asbestos can contain talc and that talc is the toxic ingredient.