SOAPSTONE


Meaning of SOAPSTONE in English

/sohp"stohn'/ , n.

a massive variety of talc with a soapy or greasy feel, used for hearths, washtubs, tabletops, carved ornaments, etc. Also called steatite .

[ 1675-85; SOAP + STONE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .