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paper clay

paper clay noun: synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.

Noun

paper clay (countable and uncountable, plural paper clays)

  1. Synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.
    • It is a good specimen of the variety of fire-clay, which is used for facing paperhangings, and is sold as paper clay.1840, Henry Darwin Rogers, Description of the Geology of the State of New Jersey, New Jersey Geological Survey, p 101
    Synonyms:
    kaolin
  2. Clay mixed with shredded paper or other fibres, valued for its strength and light weight in the production of large ceramic works.
    • Ceramic paperclay contains a special balance of organic cellulose fibers (like those in recycled paper pulp) dispersed uniformly within a base of inorganic traditional clay.1993, Rosette Gault, Paper Clay for Ceramic Sculptors: A Studio Companion, Seattle: Clear Light Books, published 2010
    • [title] Paper/Clay and Method of Preparation1998, Rosette Gault, Paper/Clay and Method of Preparation, United States Patent no. 5,726,111, USPTO

paper clay meaning in Tamil

paper clay in Tamil

தாள் களிமண்

Synonyms of paper clay

Forms of paper clay

pluralpaper clays
alternative formpaperclay
alternative formpaper-clay

Origin of paper clay

From paper + clay, from its use in the manufacture of paper and wallpaper.

Questions about paper clay

What does paper clay mean?
Paper clay means synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.
What is paper clay in Tamil?
Paper clay in Tamil is தாள் களிமண். See Paper clay meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is paper clay?
Paper clay is a noun.
What is the plural of paper clay?
The plural of paper clay is paper clays.

Words near paper clay in the dictionary

  1. paper chromatograms
  2. paper chromatography
  3. paper cigar
  4. paper cigars
  5. paper clamp
  6. paper clay
  7. paper clays
  8. paper clip
  9. paper clips
  10. paper crane
  11. paper cranes

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