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talc vs soap-rock

soap-rock vs talc

talc and soap-rock both are nouns.

talc is a verb but soap-rock is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
talc Yes No Yes No
soap-rock Yes No No No
As nouns, soap-rock is a hyponym of talc; that is, soap-rock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than talc:
  • talc: a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
  • soap-rock: a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
Other hyponyms of talc include soaprock, soapstone, steatite, French chalk, rensselaerite.
talc (noun) soap-rock (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 a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments
talc (verb) soap-rock (verb)
apply talcum powder to (one's body)
Difference between talc and soap-rock

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