chamotte

[shuh-mot]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Metallurgy.

grog.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chamotte¹

1885–90; probably < French < German Schamotte

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Example Sentences

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They are as follows: Marquardt mass tubes for temperatures up to 3,000°F., but they will not stand sudden changes in temperature, such as in contact with intermittent flames, without an extra outer covering of chamotte, fireclay or carborundum.