n. 海泡石, 海泡石烟斗

[化] 海泡石

Meerschaum \Meer"schaum\ (m[=e]r"sh[add]m; 277), n. [G., lit.,
sea foam; meer sea + schaum foam; but it perh. is a
corruption of the Tartaric name myrsen. Cf. {Mere} a lake,
and {Scum}.]
1. (Min.) 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}.

2. A tobacco pipe made of this mineral; a meerschaum pipe.