soapstone
Translation
soapstone
Examples
The countertop is made of soapstone.
The countertop is made of soapstone.
He carved a small figure from soapstone.
He carved a small figure from soapstone.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a type of soft rock Soapstone is a type of metamorphic rock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steatite, talc
Etymology
A compound of 'soap' and 'stone', so-named because of the stone's soft, soapy feel.
Memory Tips
Imagine a stone that feels as smooth and soft as a bar of soap.