chamotte
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chamotte
1885–90; probably < French < German Schamotte
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.
From Project Gutenberg
Chamotte tubes are useful up to 2,800°F. and are mechanically strong.
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