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china stone

/ˈtʃaɪnə stəʊn/

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/ˈtʃaɪnə stəʊn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип частично каолинизированного гранита или полевошпатовой породы, используемый в производстве керамики, фарфора и в качестве плавня для глазурей.

A type of partially kaolinized granite or feldspathic rock used in the production of ceramics, porcelain, and as a flux in pottery glazes.

  1. Raw material for ceramicsC1formal

    A type of partially decomposed granite used in the production of porcelain and fine ceramics.

    ruСырьё для керамики

    • The factory imports high-quality china stone from Cornwall.
    • China stone is essential for making translucent porcelain.
    • The potter mixed china stone with kaolin to create a fine clay body.