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a type of clay that is able to withstand intense heat; used to make firebricks, crucibles, and other ceramics
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Afrikaans:
vuurklei
— a clay able to withstand intense heat
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Chinese Mandarin:
耐火黏土
(nàihuǒ niántǔ)
— a clay able to withstand intense heat
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Chinese Mandarin:
耐火土
(nàihuǒtǔ)
— a clay able to withstand intense heat
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Portuguese:
argila refratária
— a clay able to withstand intense heat