Steatite and Talcum

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

Talcum and steatite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Talcum" instead a noun "Steatite".

Talcum noun - A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder.

Steatite and talcum are semantically related. You can use "Steatite" instead a noun "Talcum".

Nearby Word: talc