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rottenstone

/ˈrɒt.ən.stəʊn/

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noun

/ˈrɒt.ən.stəʊn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее выветренный и разложившийся кремнистый известняк, используемый в порошкообразной форме для полировки.

A noun referring to a weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone, used in powdered form for polishing.

uncountable

  1. Polishing powderC2formaltechnical

    A weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone, used in powdered form for polishing metals and other surfaces.

    ruПолировальный порошок

    • The jeweler used rottenstone to polish the silver bracelet.
    • Rottenstone is often mixed with oil to create a fine polishing compound.
    • After sanding, the wood was buffed with rottenstone for a smooth finish.

    Synonymstripoli

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  • rottenstone's possessive singular form