china clay

noun
UK: /ˌtʃaɪ.nə ˈkleɪ/
US: /ˌtʃaɪ.nə ˈkleɪ/

  1. A fine, white clay used to make porcelain and other ceramics.

    1. The vase is made of china clay.
    2. This region is known for its rich deposits of high-quality china clay, crucial for the pottery industry.

  2. A type of clay used as a filler in paper, paint, and rubber.

    1. They use china clay in the paper.
    2. The addition of china clay to the rubber compound improves its durability and resistance to wear.

Synonyms

kaolin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "china clay" in English means: A fine, white clay used to make porcelain and other ceramics., A type of clay used as a filler in paper, paint, and rubber..

The phonetic transcription of "china clay" is /ˌtʃaɪ.nə ˈkleɪ/ in British English and /ˌtʃaɪ.nə ˈkleɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "china clay": kaolin.

Example usage of "china clay": "The vase is made of china clay.". More examples on the page.