"polishing slate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polishing slates [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} polishing slate (countable and uncountable, plural polishing slates)
  1. A mineral used for polishing glass, marble, and metals, composed chiefly of silica, with a little alumina, lime, iron oxide, and water. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-polishing_slate-en-noun-VD5Ph9Pk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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