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Steatite Definition & Meaning

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

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What does steatite mean?
a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
What part of speech is steatite?
Steatite is a noun.

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