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.
When talking about whether or not talcum powder is linked to cancer, it is important to distinguish between talc that contains asbestos and talc that is asbestos-free. Talc that has asbestos is generally accepted as being able to cause cancer if it is inhaled. This type of talc is not used in modern consumer products. Whether people who have long-term exposure to natural talc fibers at work, such as talc miners, are at higher risk of lung cancer from breathing them in. 2  Whether women who apply talcum powder regularly in the genital area have an increased risk of ovarian cancer.