china clay

noun

1. kaolin.

china clay

noun

1. another name for kaolin

Word History and Origins

Origin of china clay¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Much of its growing activity is due to the china-clay business; St. Austell claims to be the china-clay metropolis of the world.

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Once notable for its tin, this mine now supplies an immense quantity of china-clay and stone.

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Granite and china-clay, fire-bricks and fish are exported here, and the fishing done is fairly extensive.

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The alkali species yield kaolin by alteration, and are thus the source of china-clay.

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On going out of Fowey we passed a number of coasters loaded with china clay, which is found in large quantities near this town.

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