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单词 agalmatolite
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Definition of agalmatolite in English:

agalmatolite

noun ˌaɡəlˈmatəlʌɪt
  • A soapstone or other soft mineral used for carving figures, especially in China.

Origin

Early 19th century. From ancient Greek ἀγαλματο-, combining form (in e.g. ἀγαλματοποιός sculptor) of ἀγαλματ-, ἄγαλμα statue, image + -lite, after scientific Latin agalmatolithus.

 
 

Definition of agalmatolite in US English:

agalmatolite

nounˌaɡəlˈmatəlʌɪt
  • A soapstone or other soft mineral used for carving figures, especially in China.

Origin

Early 19th century. From ancient Greek ἀγαλματο-, combining form (in e.g. ἀγαλματοποιός sculptor) of ἀγαλματ-, ἄγαλμα statue, image + -lite, after scientific Latin agalmatolithus.

 
 
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