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FRENCH CHALK [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A kind of steatite, used for marking cloth ...

OBS

Tailor's chalk is, in fact, made of talc not chalk.

OBS

steatite: A massive variety of talc, most commonly grey or greyish-green, with a soapy feel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Stéatite utilisée pour marquer sur tissu les contours des différentes pièces d'un vêtement, des points de repère ou de rectification, etc.

OBS

stéatite : Variété de talc dense.

Spanish

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