Rottenstone (Noun)
Meaning
A weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The cabinetmaker used rottenstone to smooth out the fine scratches on the newly sanded wood surface.
- A powder made from rottenstone was mixed with oil to create a polishing compound for marble floors.
- Rottenstone, also known as Tripoli, was once widely used as an abrasive in woodworking.
- After stripping off the old varnish, the wood finisher applied rottenstone to prepare the surface for new stain.
- A soft brush and rottenstone were used to clean the intricate carvings on the ancient limestone statues.