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meer•schaum
Pronunciation: (mēr'shum, -shôm), [key]—
n.
1. a mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, H
4Mg
2Si
3O
10, occurring in white, claylike masses, used for ornamental carvings, for pipe bowls, etc.; sepiolite.
2. a tobacco pipe with a bowl made of this substance.
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