paper clay

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Synonym of kaolin; also similarly uniform light-coloured clay composed of fine particles. countable,uncountable
    — It is a good specimen of the variety of fire-clay, which is used for facing paperhangings, and is sold as paper clay.
  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
    — 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.

词形变化

paper clays plural paperclay alternative paper-clay alternative

词源

From paper + clay, from its use in the manufacture of paper and wallpaper.
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