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pipeclay

/ˈpaɪp.kleɪ/

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noun

/ˈpaɪp.kleɪ/C2formal
  • ruМелкая белая глина, используемая в производстве курительных трубок и керамики, а также для отбеливания кожи.

A fine white clay used in the production of tobacco pipes and pottery, as well as for whitening leather.

uncountable

  1. Fine white clayC1formal

    A type of fine, white, plastic clay used primarily for making tobacco pipes, pottery, and for whitening leather.

    ruТрубочная глина

    • The artisan shaped the pipeclay into a delicate tobacco pipe.
    • Pipeclay is often used in the production of high-quality ceramics.
    • Leather workers use pipeclay to achieve a bright white finish on their goods.

    Synonymschina claykaolin

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