Absorbent white powder (4)

I believe the answer is:

talc

(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "(Mineral providing) powder" , "Bathroom powder (abbr)" , "Mica - scented body powder" , "soother" , "Powdered substance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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