Meaning of paper clay | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles.
   countable, uncountable
2. Clay mixed with shredded paper or other fibres, valued for its strength and light weight in the production of large ceramic works.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“It is a good specimen of the variety of fire-clay, which is used for facing paperhangings, and is sold as paper clay.”

“Ceramic paperclay contains a special balance of organic cellulose fibers (like those in recycled paper pulp) dispersed uniformly within a base of inorganic traditional clay.”

“[title] Paper/Clay and Method of Preparation”

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