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steatite.

Soapstone. (often synonymous; more information at soapstone § Terminology).

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈstiːəˌtaɪt/
  1. Soapstone. (often synonymous; more information at soapstone § Terminology).

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Latin steatītis, from Ancient Greek στέαρ (stéar, “tallow”). By surface analysis, steat(o)- (“fat”) + -ite (“stone”).

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