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steatite

 
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(stē'ə-tīt') pronunciation
n.
See soapstone.

[Latin steatītis, a precious stone, from Greek, from stear, steat-, tallow.]

steatitic ste'a·tit'ic (-tĭt'ĭk) adj.

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An industrial grade of talc of high purity; block steatite which meets a specified degree of purity is designated as soapstone.

Archaeology Dictionary: steatite
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A kind of greyish or greenish stone with a soapy feel and look about it, from the Greek word for tallow. Such stone is generally soft and can easily be worked to make figurines, vessels, seals, and other objects. Sometimes used in Minoan art for ornamental vases, and covered with gold foil.
WordNet: steatite
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
  Synonyms: soapstone, soaprock

 
 

 

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