Definition of Steatite

1. Noun. A soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments.

Exact synonyms: Soap-rock, Soaprock, Soapstone
Generic synonyms: Talc, Talcum

Definition of Steatite

1. n. 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.

Definition of Steatite

1. Noun. (minerology) soapstone ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Steatite

1. a variety of talc [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steatite

stearidonic acid
stearin
stearine
stearines
stearing
stearins
stearolic
stearone
stearones
stearoptene
stearoptenes
stearoyl
stearoyls
stears
stearyl
steatite (current term)
steatites
steatitic
steatocystoma
steatohepatitis
steatoma
steatomas
steatomata
steatomatous
steatopyga
steatopygia
steatopygian
steatopygias
steatopygic
steatopygous

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