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Meerschaum :: Meerschaum (n.) A fine white claylike mineral, soft, and light enough when in dry masses to float in water. It is a hydrous silicate of magnesia, and is obtained chiefly in Asia Minor. It is manufacturd into tobacco pipes, cigar holders, etc. Also called sepiolite..

Sepiolite :: Sepiolite (n.) Meerschaum. See Meerschaum.

Magnesium :: Magnesium (n.) A light silver-white metallic element, malleable and ductile, quite permanent in dry air but tarnishing in moist air. It burns, forming (the oxide) magnesia, with the production of a blinding light (the so-called magnesium light) which is used in signaling, in pyrotechny, or in photography where a strong actinic illuminant is required. Its compounds occur abundantly, as in dolomite, talc, meerschaum, etc. Symbol Mg. Atomic weight, 24.4. Specific gravity, 1.75..

Sea Foam :: Sea foam () Meerschaum; -- called also sea froth.

Meerschaum :: Meerschaum (n.) A tobacco pipe made of this mineral.

Kiefekil :: Kiefekil (n.) A species of clay; meerschaum.

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