rottenstone

noun, verb — 2 senses

rottenstone

noun

Etymology From rotten + stone.

1

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences A soft, friable limestone, used in polishes.

rottenstone

verb

Etymology From rotten + stone.

1

To polish with rottenstone.

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