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fire clay

also fire·clay (fīr′klā′)
n.
A type of clay that is able to withstand intense heat, used to make firebricks, crucibles, and other objects that are exposed to high temperatures.
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fire clay

n
1. (General Engineering) a heat-resistant clay used in the making of firebricks, furnace linings, etc
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fire′ clay`


n.
a refractory clay used for making crucibles, firebricks, etc.
[1810–20]
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