Meaning of STEATITE
| Pronunciation: | | 'steeu`tIt
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| | Definition: | | [n] a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments |
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| | Synonyms: | | soaprock, soapstone |
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| | See Also: | | talc, talcum | |
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| | Definition: | | \Ste"a*tite\, n. [Gr. ?, ?, fat, tallow: cf. F.
st['e]atite.] (Min.)
A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown color.
It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and
for coarse utensils. Called also {potstone}, {lard stone},
and {soapstone}.
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| | Definition: | | soapstone or talc; a soft gray to green stone used as a carving medium. |
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