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soapstone

/ˈsəʊp.stəʊn/

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noun

/ˈsəʊp.stəʊn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМягкая, тяжелая, плотная разновидность талька с мыльным ощущением, используемая для изготовления очагов, столешниц и украшений.

A soft, heavy, compact variety of talc with a soapy feel, used for making hearths, tabletops, and ornaments.

uncountable

  1. Soft metamorphic rockB2formal

    A soft, heavy, compact variety of talc with a soapy feel, often used for carving and making hearths, tabletops, and ornaments.

    ruМыльный камень

    • The artisan carved a beautiful statue from soapstone.
    • Soapstone countertops are popular for their heat resistance.
    • Ancient cultures used soapstone for cooking vessels and decorative items.

    Synonymssoaprocksteatite

Forms
  • soapstones plural form
  • soapstones' possessive plural form
  • soapstone's possessive singular form