china clay
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of china clay
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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It contains monuments dating back to the Iron Age and is the first location to be mined for china clay by Plymouth chemist William Cookworthy in 1768.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
The joint venture between china clay company Imerys and British Lithium aims to operate the UK's "leading lithium hub" within five years.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2023
It is a sentiment that resonates with Allie Watkins, who runs the Spice Merchant and World Food Specialist shop in St Austell, a town at the heart of Cornwall's china clay industry.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2014
In later years he wrote about rugby for the Sunday Telegraph and was employed in the china clay industry for 30 years.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 30, 2013
Deep-sea fishing is carried on; but the staple trade consists in the export of china clay and minerals, coal being imported.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various
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