steatitis

  • 11steatite — [stē′ə tīt΄] n. [L steatitis < Gr stear, tallow: see STONE] SOAPSTONE steatitic [stē ətit′ik] adj …

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  • 12steatite — n. a soapstone or other impure form of talc. Derivatives: steatitic adj. Etymology: L steatitis f. Gk steatites f. stear steatos tallow …

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  • 13ste|a|tite — «STEE uh tyt», noun. a rock composed of impure talc, with a smooth, greasy feel; soapstone. ╂[< Latin steatītis soapstone < Greek stéār, stéātos fat, tallow] …

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