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potstone (soapstone (metamorphic rock), metamorphic rock, ... Materials (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: A soft, easily carved soapstone, used since prehistoric times for making pots and other household utensils. |
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potstone (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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potsteen (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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piedra ollar (C,U,Spanish-P,D,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: M.MT |
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................................ potstone (G) |
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Dutch ..... Een min of meer onzuivere steatiet die vooral in de prehistorie werd gebruikt voor het maken van kookpotten . |
Spanish ..... Esteatita más o menos impura utilizada en especial en tiempos prehistóricos para hacer vasijas para cocinar. |
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