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How to pronounce soapstone in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms soap-rock, soaprock, steatite
Type of talc, talcum

Examples of soapstone

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Corian's Lava Rock takes on the appearance of real soapstone for the countertop.
From the courier-journal.com
Now, sand all surfaces with fine sandpaper to get everything off the soapstone.
From the boston.com
The slick surface of soapstone allows the finished object to be easily removed.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Proper notes of white pepper, peach and snap pea, with a slight soapstone edge.
From the sfgate.com
Ms. Rogers carved in alabaster, soapstone and slate and also worked in bronze.
From the washingtonpost.com
Wilson said soapstone countertops are still the mainstay of the business, however.
From the dailyherald.com
These reusable soapstone rocks will chill stiff drinks without diluting them.
From the washingtonpost.com
It will look pretty weird now, but then treat the soapstone with mineral oil.
From the boston.com
Every now and again she rubs mineral oil into the soapstone to condition it.
From the washingtonpost.com
More examples
  • A soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
  • Soapstone (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a metamorphic rock, a talc-schist. It is largely composed of the mineral talc and is thus rich in magnesium. ...
  • A soft rock, rich in talc, also containing serpentine and either magnetite, dolomite or calcite
  • A naturally dark gray, yet smooth countertop surface made of talc-quarried, metaphoric stone. It is non-porous and easily maintained.
  • A light-colored rock with a soft, soapy feel, having a fibrous or flaky texture, and composed chiefly of talc
  • Asoft stone with a soapy feel that is easy to carve; often referred to as steatite.
  • Lubricant used to prevent sticking between tire and tube.
  • Whitish, grey, green and brown steatite: soft, smooth, easily carved stone vulnerable to dampness The talc in it gives the surface a slippery, soapy feeling: frequently used for small Inuit carvings
  • A metamorphic rock formed millions of years ago under intense heat and pressure. It evolved from a molten state deep within the earth with an unusually stable composition. Unlike other stones, it can withstand fire and dramatic changes in temperature. ...