china clay
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of china clay
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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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's also been drilling for lithium in hard rock at a disused china clay pit near St Austell.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 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
Coarse-grained but very strong firebricks are also made of the waste of china clay works.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" by Various
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