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talcum vs soapstone

soapstone vs talcum

talcum and soapstone both are nouns.

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

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