china clay
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of china clay
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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A historic site in Cornwall known for being the birthplace of the china clay industry has been put up for sale.
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
In this way the rotten granite or china stone, used in pottery, originates; and over considerable areas kaolin replaces the felspar and forms valuable sources of china clay.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various
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