Glossary T
Talc is described as a soft, fine-grained mineral used to impart a soapy texture to dry mixtures. Hydrated magnesium silicate; a glaze ingredient but also used in whiteware bodies in place of clay; has clay- like properties but lacks real plasticity.
Thermoscope is an instrument to measure heat and cold invented by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) during his stay in Padua.
Tunable laser is defined as a laser system that can be tuned to emit laser light over a continuous range of wavelengths or frequencies.