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noun
Synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: business, geography, geology, manufacturing, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: kaolin
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Clay mixed with shredded paper or other fibres, valued for its strength and light weight in the production of large ceramic works.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: ceramics, chemistry, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From paper + clay, from its use in the manufacture of paper and wallpaper.
Across languages
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