"paper clay" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: paper clays [plural]
Etymology: paper + clay Etymology templates: {{compound|en|paper|clay}} paper + clay Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} paper clay (countable and uncountable, plural paper clays)
  1. (geology, manufacturing) A kind of uniformly light-coloured clay composed of fine particles, used in the production of paper and wallpaper; kaolin. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Geology, Manufacturing
    Sense id: en-paper_clay-en-noun-~Jl4zfnZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Topics: business, geography, geology, manufacturing, natural-sciences
  2. (ceramics) Clay mixed with shredded paper or other fibres, valued for its strength and light weight in the production of large ceramic works. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Ceramics Synonyms: paperclay, paper-clay
    Sense id: en-paper_clay-en-noun-6mezqDp~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Topics: ceramics, chemistry, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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